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Preconstruction Engineer II
U.S. EngineeringWestminster, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Jul 2026
💰 $107,011/yr($75,760/yr – $107,011/yr)
About the role
Primary Purpose:
Assists the Preconstruction Manager with various project development-related functions, including project designs and budgets, from inception through the preconstruction phase, and continues to act as a resource throughout the project construction project.
Principal Duties and Accountabilities:
Design / Engineering:
The scope of work may vary, from working on one large project to several smaller projects. The Assistant Preconstruction Manager will assist or manage project designs and budgets through the preconstruction phase, for projects ranging up to or beyond $5 million in mechanical value.
Education & Experience:
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Assists the Preconstruction Manager with various project development-related functions, including project designs and budgets, from inception through the preconstruction phase, and continues to act as a resource throughout the project construction project.
Principal Duties and Accountabilities:
Design / Engineering:
- Assist in conceptually finishing the design on incomplete design documents.
- Review/evaluate project design documents for cost impact and schedule impact.
- Support the Preconstruction Manager in the design progress on design-assist and design-build projects regarding scope control, schedule impact, and coordination.
- Serve as a resource for Project Managers and Field personnel on design issues.
- Assist with the electrical and general coordination of design-assist and design-build projects.
- Assist with generating budget estimates and defining scope with incomplete design information.
- Assist in developing and maintaining a preliminary estimating method, format, and process that meets our estimating goals.
- Update preliminary estimates until the final design is complete.
- Update and maintain a database of estimating information from past projects.
- Manage small project budgeting, with support from a Project Manager as needed. This includes leading Pricing Review/Kick-off meetings with Operations, Estimating, and VC.
- Proficient use of the USEC Pricing/Bid Sheet.
- Provide relevant information to the Operations Team to assist in maintaining the project schedule until preconstruction ends.
- Assist the Project Manager with updates for equipment and material lead times.
- Develop and foster effective peer-to-peer relationships with clients.
- Take a supporting role in the RFP process during development and interview prep.
- Develop and foster effective relationships with internal clients, vendors, and subs.
- Attend learning opportunities throughout the industry, including internal and external educational presentations, and other trade-related events.
- Highly encourage participation in USEC extracurricular activities, committees, philanthropy, etc.
The scope of work may vary, from working on one large project to several smaller projects. The Assistant Preconstruction Manager will assist or manage project designs and budgets through the preconstruction phase, for projects ranging up to or beyond $5 million in mechanical value.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Science/Management, or Architectural Engineering preferred.
- Equivalent technical training and related experience will be considered.
- Preferred 1 to 5 years of technical or administrative experience in HVAC, piping, and plumbing at a commercial, industrial, or institutional level.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Knowledge of HVAC and plumbing engineering
- Knowledge of construction engineering technology, processes, and standards.
- Team orientation and collaborative spirit.
- Self-motivation; ability to drive results.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to develop and foster strong professional relationships.
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