Preconstruction Engineer

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:            

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Civil Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management
• Three years of construction industry experience
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong math and analytical skills; attention to detail
• Commitment to continuing education and industry involvement
• Organized, efficient, able to multi-task effectively, hardworking, dedicated, able to thrive in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment
• Solid computer skills are required in Excel and MS Word; experience with estimating software is preferred
  

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:                 

Founded in 1970, commercial general contractor Blach Construction is recognized across the construction industry and general business community for its projects, innovation, employee engagement and community service. Quality and safety are at Blach’s core. As a result, the firm is continually ranked as a “Top Contractor in California” by Engineering News-Record, has received multiple “Construction Safety Excellence Awards” from the Associated General Contractors of California, and as a testament to its company culture, Blach has been recognized repeatedly since 2009 as a “Best Place to Work” in the Bay Area by the Silicon Valley Business Journal/San Francisco Business Times. Blach is headquartered in San Jose with offices in Monterey and Orange County.

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.