Engineering · Full-time · San Jose, US
Summary of Position: The Preconstruction Engineer is responsible for working with the Preconstruction team and project teams to ensure the successful execution of the preconstruction stage of the projects assigned to them. As is generally expected of all Blach employees, the Preconstruction Engineer will work under the guidance of Blach’s Core Values, provide excellent customer service to all parties involved in the successful execution of Company projects, and abide by Company safety requirements.
Responsibilities:
Assist in developing estimates by performing quantity take-offs, evaluating drawings, specifications, and related documents
Perform complete conceptual estimates on small projects
Develop a deep understanding of construction means and methods, sequences, and techniques
Develop a strong knowledge and awareness of the factors that affect construction costs
Prepare project estimate variance reports with narratives
Take part in value engineering studies
Actively participate in the internal estimate review process
Assist with final assembly of estimate for presentation to Owner
Prepare Instructions to Bidders (ITB’s) and Budget Documents during the preconstruction phase
Perform scope of work reviews, assist in bid reviews, and ensure scope of work matches the quote
Attend job walks
Manage subcontractor communication
Build strong relationships in the subcontractor community
Special projects, including standardization of preconstruction’s process and procedures
Participate in project meetings
Keep current with latest estimating techniques and technology, including: WinEST, Construct Connect, Join.Build, Excel, Building Connected, Bluebeam
Skills/Qualifications:
Position Status: Full-time, regular business hours, exempt
Compensation: Blach Construction offers an outstanding compensation package, including a highly competitive base salary, an initial three weeks of paid vacation (growing to four weeks after five years of service), holidays, and sick leave. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) plan with company match, profit-sharing, long-term disability insurance, cash bonuses based upon performance, professional development and education assistance, paid parental leave, credit union membership, adoption assistance, infertility treatment assistance, student loan pay-down program, health club/gym subsidy, professional affiliations and many other benefits. The company practices a progressive management style that truly values and appreciates high-quality team members.
About Blach Construction:
Named as the #1 Best Place to Work in the Bay Area in 2019 by the Silicon Valley Business Journal and San Francisco Business Times and one of the Top 100 Best Companies to work for in the United States in 2013 and 2016, Blach Construction is a financially stable, award-winning, mid-sized general building contractor and construction manager headquartered in San Jose with operations throughout the greater Bay Area.
Blach offers an outstanding benefits package, which you can read about on the company website, as well as an extensive training and development program for all employees through our own Blach University. The management of the company is dedicated to maintaining a stimulating and exciting work environment where teamwork and excellence are encouraged and supported. For more information, check out the company’s website at www.blach.com.
Contact: If you possess any of the above talents and are looking for an opportunity to join an exciting, dynamic team at a growing firm, please submit your resume through our website at www.blach.com/careers/opportunities/
Blach Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.