Senior Preconstruction Engineer

Who we are

We're The Beck Group, the largest and most innovative integrated building firm in the country. We are focused on delivering design and construction excellence on a broad range of project types. Headquartered in downtown Dallas, with offices in Atlanta, Austin, Charlotte, Denver, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Worth, Mexico City, and Tampa, we believe a better process and outcome results from working together. At Beck, you will find yourself surrounded by passionate colleagues who have a collaborative mindset and care about each other. We are committed to hiring the best and brightest within our industry, and that's why we are seeking experienced professionals like you to help transform the industry and continue building Beck's respected reputation.

What you bring to the table
Beck is looking for a qualified Senior Preconstruction Engineer to join an extraordinary project team. While this is an individual role, you will be involved in many facets of preconstruction with the ability to evolve our existing operations. As the Senior Preconstruction Engineer, you will support the team leader on preconstruction duties and responsibilities by leading projects or scopes of work from $0M to $5M in size with oversight.
The position involves the following essential functions:
• Provide accurate quantity takeoffs and initial pricing
• Independently estimate Interior, Envelope, Site, and Structure Scopes of work with minimal direction and understand applicable specifications sections
• Organize and develop an estimate using UniFormat, MasterFormat (49 Divisions), and a Bid Tabulation
• Develop and maintain project related documents (estimates, drawings/models, other) in a consistent, organized structure
• Comfortable command of preconstruction technologies such as DESTINI Estimator, Revit, BIM360, & Procore, as well as adjacent technologies such as MS Office suite of products, Bluebeam and Power BI.
• Perform bid day process accurately and reliably
• Understand basic scheduling and lead times
• Interact successfully and in a professional manner with subcontractors / vendors
• Assist in the pre-qualification of subcontractors / vendors and management of the sub database
• Proficiently and regularly administer one or more BIM tools in daily practice
• Effectively supervise and mentor Preconstruction Engineers and Interns
• Reliably execute overhead, fee, and insurance add-ons, and billable wage rates and benefits
• Participate in presentations to clients
• Deliver preconstruction deliverable content including cost estimates, supporting detail and documentation, and graphics in a professional manner
• Demonstrate excellence in the pursuit of daily tasks and responsibilities while expressing flexibility in the means and methods deployed to help the organization achieve its higher goals
 

Who we think will be a great fit
A person with the willingness to learn and be mentored under talented Senior Preconstruction Managers. This individual has a comprehensive understanding of building construction, excellent time management and organizational skills, a passion to get things done, and possesses uncompromising authenticity and integrity. This individual must have interest in the integrated project delivery method, sharing physical and mental space with fellow design team members, and a deep desire for innovating in process improvement and technology.
You also meet the following requirements:
• 2+ years of relevant construction and/or preconstruction experience
• College graduate with a relevant degree
• Previous experience working with common estimating software & technology is required. Previous experience with DESTINI Profiler and or DESTINI Estimator is a plus
• Willingness to grow technical competencies is expected. Primary software usage will include DESTINI Estimator for core estimating functions, 2D on-screen quantity-takeoff functions, and BIM360 for model-based/integrated estimating
• Other software that will be used to support this role include Microsoft Office Suite, Procore, Revit, and Power BI
 

Physical Demands:
Frequently operates a computer and other office productivity equipment; frequently ascends/descends ladders and stairs; constantly works in various outdoor weather conditions; frequently moves equipment up to 50Ibs to various locations on site; constantly communicates with subcontractors, vendors, and other members of project team; ability to constantly move around job site on uneven surfaces; Spends much of the day standing. Ability to adhere to consistent and timely attendance.

Beck’s Benefits

At Beck our team member experience goes beyond your day-to-day work activities – we also want to support the rest of your life goals, milestones and challenges. We strive for thrive – we want you to thrive in your wellbeing, finances, and community.

In addition to robust coverage for medical, dental, vision, life & disability benefits, Beck is pleased to offer its team members:

• 401k match and free SmartDollar program for financial wellness
• Free dedicated financial coach
• Personal health & fitness program for tracking activities & earning rewards
• Paid family leave
• Health discounts on medical premiums
• Free comprehensive health screenings
• Free health coach program for weight-loss & hypertension management
• Financial & behavioral support for family forming journeys (ex. Fertility, adoption, pregnancy, and parenthood).
• Free Life Coach
• Pet insurance discount
• Organized projects and events to support our communities

Join our team and build your future with Beck.

The Beck Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.