Preconstruction Engineer

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The Preconstruction Engineer works closely with the Preconstruction Manager during all phases of Design- Build, Design Assist, or integrated projects. This position is responsible for basic Electrical power, lighting, and low voltage installations. Will also require constructability reviews, value engineering, and overall project documentation support.

The ideal candidate must be proficient in the use of a PC and Microsoft Office Suite, knowledge or proficiency in the use of AutoCAD, experience in BIM/3-D/Revit software required, knowledge of Enterprise electrical estimating software, and knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC) is preferred.

• MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Education: Technical Associate or Bachelor's Degree
• Experience: 5 to 7 years of progressive CAD experience; or Accubid

Travel: 15-40%

Work Schedule: This position works between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM, Monday- Friday. Ability to work a flexible schedule is necessary.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Applies detailing and prefabrication strategies to the design during the Preconstruction process, translates those strategies to the project team at project start-up.
• Leads, assists and works with estimating team members in the development of project budgets and cost alternatives.
• Supports the Preconstruction Manager by developing and providing design, budgeting and model coordination support on Design-Build, Design Assist, and Integrated projects.
• Keeps Preconstruction manager abreast to changes and modifications that are made during the process.
• Provides support to field personal during the construction process, translates the design intent to the field, may work on site as needed.
• Attends site meetings and site visits as needed to document existing conditions.
• Work with Faith Designers to submit energy code and egress lighting drawings for state submittal.
• Creates and documents value engineering solutions; which include identifying various design solutions and quantifying specific cost elements that are affected.
• Assists and works with the assigned engineering team in the development of designs to meet project goals.
• Supports the collection of schedule and production data from the field to support project control functions.
• Supports MEP coordination with other trade contractors.
• Supports construction as-built and documentation process.
• Support development of manufacturing opportunities with Preconstruction and operations team to support project delivery.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
• The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
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