Preconstruction Engineer Job at Brinkman (Fort Collins)

Mep Preconstruction Manager

The MEP Precon Manager will provide overall MEP management direction and experti...

Location

United States , Chicago

Salary:

120000.00 - 180000.00 USD / Year

Power Construction

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in construction engineering, Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent field experience is preferred
12-15 years' experience working in construction, preferably experience with a General Contractor or Mechanical, Electrical or contractor or MEP engineering firm
Strong leadership, communication, problem solving, initiative and teamwork skills
Thorough knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and low-voltage systems
Working knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, scheduling and cost control procedures, drawings and specifications, and required standards
Thorough knowledge of building Codes and their application in design and construction including, but not limited to, IBC, NFPA's, IMC, NEC, IFC energy codes or the ability to read and understand them
Experience with Building Connected, CCTO, WinEst, Bluebeam, Microsoft products is advantageous

Job Responsibility

Provide input and participate in the identification, development, preparation, and presentation for the acquisition of new projects
Review MEP options, generate systems analysis, and provide system options for a particular project
Providing meaningful input to the project's programming and conceptual design activities
Coordinate life cycle cost analysis during MEP system selection
Review documents from project award through buyout for system sizing, coordination, interface, and constructability and logistics solutions. Identify potential issues to appropriate engineering discipline
Provide and/or participate in value alternative development with dollar magnitudes
Participate in value alternative review sessions for mechanical and electrical disciplines
Present MEP estimate detail to clients and engineers
Maintain mechanical and electrical historical cost data
Prepare budgetary MEP estimates based upon program and schematic design information

What we offer

annual discretionary bonus

Director of Preconstruction

Are you a strategic, detail-driven leader passionate about shaping projects from...

Location

United States

Salary:

Not provided

Kaizen Global

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or equivalent
5–8 years of field construction experience with leadership responsibilities
Proven leadership and a self-starter mindset
Experience with estimating tools, cost databases, BIM, and project-management platforms
Strong understanding of project controls and accounting

Job Responsibility

Lead and mentor the preconstruction team
Prepare and present detailed project estimates to clients
Build cost models from concept through bid phases
Conduct progress estimates at design milestones
Ensure accuracy and completeness of all estimates
Lead strategy meetings and manage bid processes
Track estimate changes through variance reporting
Develop scopes of work and manage bidder qualification
Oversee cost analysis and department workload
Facilitate smooth transitions from preconstruction to operations

Principal Engineer

This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the UK’s fastest-growing contr...

Location

United Kingdom , Bridgend

Salary:

Not provided

Knights Brown

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong technical knowledge of engineering practices and construction standards
Chartered Engineer or working towards (CEng) status or equivalent (ICE, IStructE, or similar)
Demonstrable experience in CDM compliance, risk management, and technical assurance
Proficiency in design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, or similar)
Excellent communication skills — able to translate complex technical detail into clear, actionable guidance
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary design teams, including mentoring junior engineers and managing workflow
Experience in client liaison, stakeholder engagement, and technical reporting
Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (or equivalent)

Job Responsibility

Lead engineering input across preconstruction stages — from early feasibility and outline design through to tender submission and handover to delivery teams
Provide technical leadership on bids, developing construction methodologies, sequencing, and risk mitigation strategies that maximise value and deliverability
Review and challenge designs through buildability reviews, value engineering, and technical risk assessments to ensure compliance, innovation, and cost efficiency
Develop and approve temporary and permanent works solutions in collaboration with designers, subcontractors, and suppliers
Champion sustainable and low-carbon engineering approaches, integrating SuDS, materials efficiency, and modern methods of construction
Support tender teams with technical scope writing, programme inputs, and responses to client technical queries
Act as technical advisor during client and consultant engagement meetings, clearly communicating engineering strategies and design rationale
Drive continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned from completed projects and embedding them into preconstruction processes
Mentor and develop junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and learning within the preconstruction team
Fulfil the role of Principal Designer under CDM Regulations 2015, where required

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