Senior Preconstruction Engineer

Overview

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Engineer to be  responsible for project administration during the design phase of the project, including document control and management. Assists preconstruction leadership with management of projects, design phase strategy, and begins to engage with external clients.

Who are we?  

As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more! 

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. 

Who are you? 

You are someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity in order to uphold Gilbane’s core value of Caring and “People First” workplace culture. You seek to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly. You’re a strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence. A self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership all while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. You’re someone who identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-add solutions.  

Your core values match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship. 

What’s in it for you?   

Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.

Responsibilities

• Manages the assembly of the deliverable response matrix based on RFP requirements
• Attends project walk-throughs with client, AE partners and/or subcontractors
• Assists in developing the preconstruction team in phased responsibilities such as estimating, purchasing, economic inclusion, scheduling, logistics, market outreach, bidding, and design team coordination
• Coordinates owner/Gilbane terms and conditions with the front-end documents and appropriately identifies and transfers risk as appropriate
• Coordinates with Purchasing and Operations in the development of recommended bidders lists based upon project/scope
• Reviews bid package scope of work including building detailed bid leveling sheets
• Assists in assembly of economic inclusion plan and roadmap
• Develops positive relationships with trade contractors and vendors through external networking, events, etc.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external partners
• Asks proactive and insightful questions about scope of work not directly shown/detailed
• Performs analysis and general scope reviews of subcontractor budget pricing for all trades
• Creates preconstruction and construction schedules in coordination with Gilbane project scheduler
• Coordinates meetings, logs attendance and compiles meeting minutes
• Conducts market research on products both specified and alternative value adds to provide to the client
• Conducts deep market analysis and outreach to subcontractors during entire preconstruction phase
• Discusses building system design options and their relationship with cost, schedule, constructability, quality, etc. with external clients
• Meaningfully contributes to the constructability review process
• Coaches and mentors less experienced team members
• Supports a positive and inclusive work environment
• Collaborates closely with business development to ensure seamless integration with sales strategies including performance metrics on your assigned projects, pursuits, and client deliverables. Actively participates in opportunities to strengthen client, partner, and industry relationships that position Gilbane as the “Builder of Choice”

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar technical field
• 3-6 years of experience in leading operations, procurement, estimating, scheduling, or supply chain management teams
• 1-3 years of experience in construction management industry or A/E industry (demonstrating business acumen)
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft and other software at the discretion of the department
• Ability to prepare and interpret specifications, analyze bids, and prepare and maintain procurement records and reports for all trades
• Ability to communicate effectively through multiple medium methodologies
• Ability to contribute to and help manage multiple projects in parallel
• Able and willing to work as a collaborative team member
• Knowledge of region-specific code requirements and labor requirements and the effects on building construction
• Understanding of Gilbane prequalification policies and procedures
• Understanding of drawings/specs for all trades and disciplines.
• Understanding of different project delivery methods (CMR, lump sum, design-build) and how that affects project risk and reward
• Understanding of direct and indirect project costs
• Understanding of what makes a project profitable for industry partners (design, subcontractors)

Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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