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Preconstruction - Engineer

Herndon, VAOnsiteFull TimePosted 2 months ago

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Required skills

  • construction management
  • preconstruction
  • estimating
  • cost estimates
  • quantity surveys
  • specifications
  • trades
  • purchasing
  • scope coordination
  • proposal evaluation

Nice to have

  • BIM

Role summary

Holder Construction, a top-ranked construction firm, seeks a Preconstruction Engineer for its Herndon, VA office. This full-time, in-person role involves reading design documents, performing cost estimates and quantity surveys, managing cost/design issues, coordinating trades (with BIM exposure), and overseeing purchasing, including scope coordination, proposal evaluation, trade negotiations, and contracting. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in construction management or a related field, 2-5 years of experience in construction management, preconstruction, or estimating, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and scheduling software. Strong communication, time management, and collaboration skills are essential.

ABOUT US

Holder Construction is a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list. We are a performance-driven company that believes in rewarding excellence and investing in our people. Our structured career development program empowers associates to grow quickly into expanded roles and responsibilities based on merit. With operations throughout the United States, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

  • Annual bonus program
  • Paid time off
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k)-retirement plan
  • Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles

    • About the Role

    We are looking for an Engineer to join our Preconstruction team in our regional office in Herndon, VA. This is a full-time, in-person position.

    Key Responsibilities

  • Read and understand construction design documents and specifications.
  • Perform construction cost estimates and quantity surveys for various scopes of work.
  • Manage cost and design issues throughout project phases.
  • Coordinate and manage trades, with exposure to BIM processes.
  • Oversee all purchasing required to support projects, including scope coordination, proposal evaluation, trade negotiations, and contracting.

    • Qualifications

    Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related construction/engineering field.
  • 2–5 years of experience in construction management, preconstruction, or estimating.
  • Outstanding communication and time management skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and scheduling software.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Willingness to relocate.

    • #LI-KM1

    Holder is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE).

    ​Substance abuse testing and a background screening is a condition of employment and Holder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.

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