Project Preconstruction Engineer, SourceBlue
About the role
SourceBlue is a subsidiary of Turner Construction Company, established in 2001. We specialize in purchasing materials and equipment for major construction projects, employing over 350 professionals who annually procure more than $1 billion worth of supplies. Our team collaborates internally and externally to ensure project success and enhance future business development opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with SB Procurement & Supply Chain Team to develop and evaluate procurement schedules and resources and analyze subcontractor proposals.
- Manage and oversee Value Engineering process during preconstruction.
- Recommend alternatives for strategic SB supply chain awards for final product selection by stakeholders.
- Generate, coordinate, and manage Budget Control Reports between each milestone estimate to manage cost events and value engineering opportunities.
- Provide variance reports for each milestone estimate to communicate scope development for each project stakeholder.
- Coordinate and review development of General Conditions/General Requirements (GC/GR) estimate.
- Coordinate with SB Operations Team to support Launch Matrix preparation, scheduling, evaluating, executing, and managing meetings for each estimating milestone.
- Collaborate with SB Operations Team to complete Constructability Reviews for Launch Matrix and incorporate into milestone estimates to extent required by contract.
- Coordinate with Lean Manager to develop and execute Pull Plans for design, estimate, and GMP schedules.
- Serve as advisor and subject matter expert of assigned SourceBlue core products (mechanical or electrical) for assigned projects.
- Conduct market research information for upcoming work.
- Maintain local and national historical estimating data and develop cost trends.
Requirements
Minimum of 7 years of building construction experience required, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Thorough understanding of drawings and specifications, general contract and subcontract documents, construction materials, means, and methods. Thorough knowledge of construction cost, scheduling, estimating, purchasing and engineering principles and techniques, and accounting principles. Negotiation skills with ability influence and engage others. Ability to manage high volumes of work and ability to move projects forward in a complex environment in a timely manner. Significant experience in desired discipline noted above. Basic experience in other MEP and Architectural/Structural design and procurement.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field of study.
Skills
Ability to provide accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis of estimating documents. Extensive knowledge of construction regional market, competition, and industry trends. Process and critical thinking skills with sound judgement in decision-making. Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite of applications, particularly Microsoft Excel.
Benefits
Turner Construction provides a comprehensive range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, wellness benefits, a voluntary legal plan, identity theft, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage. Additional perks include paid vacation, wellness/sick time, holidays, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonuses, and end of year appreciation pay.
Pay
The salary range for this position in NJ is estimated to be $90K-$110K annualized. The salary range for this position in Seattle is estimated to be $100K-$110K annualized. The salary range for this position in Denver is estimated to be $90K-$110K annualized. The salary range for this position in California is estimated to be $110K-$115K annualized. The salary range for this position in Chicago is estimated to be $90K-$100K annualized. The salary range for this position in NY is estimated to be $100K-$115K annualized.
Schedule
The work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is occasionally required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances.