Preconstruction Engineering Lead

About the role

At Harris, preconstruction is more than estimating and coordination — it is where technical expertise, innovation, and strategic execution come together to shape project success before construction begins. We’re looking for a technical leader to drive preconstruction engineering strategy across Harris.

Responsibilities

• Direct preconstruction engineering activities to improve project delivery for our customers and Harris.
• Strategize, initiate, and influence the outcomes for preconstruction efforts between design and engineering, and construction operations.
• Encourage and develop effective communication across all project stakeholders to manage risks, quality, delivery, and meet project goals.
• Preconstruction Engineering
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop & implement the Harris Precon processes and activities for application across all Harris locations.
• Work to expand pre-con process and best-practices across company offices, communicate & explain these processes with all locations/divisions across Harris.
• Deliver preconstruction services with a keen sense of urgency to customer requests.
• Manage, coordinate, and carry out activities around preconstruction engineering, for assigned projects and tasks, including scheduling, estimating, bidding, design + engineering etc.
• Drive and facilitate in design related tasks, including reviews, reports, studies, construction administration, etc.
• Maximize impact in preconstruction and design meetings with owners, architects, and other design professionals. Ensure preparation of quality meeting minutes and notes in a timely manner.
• Apply activities to meet demands of different project delivery methods.
• Work with other teams across Harris to optimize preconstruction engineering tasks. Such tasks include managing logs and reports for technical issues, cost and schedule trending, materials and equipment procurement management.
• Manage, prepare and give presentations and deliver reports on preconstruction activities, task progress and construction team briefings.
• Take the lead supporting with business development proposals and pursuits.
• Drive the advancement of tools, IT solutions for the wider preconstruction effort.
• Manage and utilize software tools to perform quantity studies, constructability studies, clash detection, reviews and value engineering exercises using tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks etc.
• Support design studio teams in the creation and preparation of design packages.
• Create and utilize tools and dashboards, automating Precon activities.
• Develop expertise in preconstruction processes that differentiate Harris.
• Optimize Precon best practices and approaches to support project goals.
• Drive, monitor and confirm feedback of the preconstruction concepts with project teams to measure and verify value of Precon activities & recommendations.
• Develop Preconstruction Skills Across The Company
• Document, train & mentor Design + Engineering team members re: Preconstruction services taking into account differences in Design Build, Design Assist, Plan & Spec, Lump Sum, T&M, IPD, etc.
• Use reference documentation in a shared format for others to easily access.
• Support the implementation of the Precon training plan to ensure D+E team members build this skill set.
• Leadership + Culture
• Consistently demonstrate the desired Harris culture.
• Emphasize and demonstrate a strong safety culture and an environment of collaboration, teamwork & transparency at all times.
• Demonstrate leadership with regard to preconstruction engineering and activities on the D+E team and throughout preconstruction work.
• Foster a culture of Precon within Harris.
• Business Development
• Support, train and mentor other Precon contacts (network) throughout the company.
• Participate in project interviews as requested to support high preconstruction potential projects.
• Miscellaneous
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred.
• 8+ years of industry knowledge of mechanical and plumbing.
• 6+ years of knowledge of corporate objectives impacting estimating, estimating strategies and techniques, and construction contracts.
• 6+ years and proficient understanding of engineering and technology including principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment.

Qualifications

• Previous success in delivering pre-construction engineering solutions.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in engineering software such as AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks etc.
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies.
• Knowledge of project delivery methods such as Design Build, Design Assist, Plan & Spec, Lump Sum, T&M, IPD, etc.

Benefits

Harris offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401K with company match, vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays, paid parental leave, and a Short-Term Incentive Plan. The actual salary offer will vary by candidate based on a wide range of factors such as specific skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Harris is an equal opportunity employer.