Preconstruction Engineer

Core Responsibilities

• Perform quantity takeoffs in Bluebeam across assigned trades and scopes.
• Develop unit pricing and maintain historical cost data.
• Absorb estimates and general conditions inputs.
• Support value-engineering and alternate pricing as directed.
• Check own work for accuracy before submitting for review.

Bid Solicitation & Subcontractor Follow-Up

• Send and track bid invitations in BuildingConnected.
• Follow up with subcontractors and vendors to secure full coverage and track RFIs.
• Level individual trade bids to an apples-to-apples comparison for review.
• Maintain bid, addenda, and RFI logs during a pursuit.
• Communicate coverage gaps and deadline risks early.

Due Diligence & Scope Support

• Cross-reference specifications against drawings and flag scope gaps.
• Gather site, utility, and jurisdictional information for a pursuit.
• Draft assigned sections of scope narratives.
• Assist with permit and utility research.
• Develop understanding of how scope and site conditions drive cost and risk.

Coordination & Administrative Support

• Maintain the pursuit in Monday.com and keep records current, complete, and organized.
• Support design-professional coordination and follow-up communication.
• Track pursuit deadlines and communicate potential impacts early.
• Assist with assembling budget and proposal packages.

Brand Ambassadorship & Professional Representation

• Represent PREMIER professionally in all communication, meetings, and documentation.
• Support client, design-team, and subcontractor relationships through accurate information and professional follow-up.
• Promote the PREMIER standard through personal conduct, ownership, and attention to detail.
• Recognize that every interaction contributes to the company brand, future opportunities, and market reputation.

Pay

Salary range $65,000.-$75,000. annual salary plus benefits.