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Preconstruction Engineer jobs are open across general contracting, commercial development, and infrastructure, at every level from entry-level estimator to senior preconstruction manager, with specializations in cost estimating, bid management, and design-build coordination. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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The Preconstruction Engineer is responsible to assist in providing preconstruction services for projects. They should be self-motivated and enjoy meeting new clients and creating relationships with trade partners. The Preconstruction Engineer works to analyze costs and scopes of work while maintaining administrative requirements and team coordination related to preconstruction. This position requires an adaptable team player with great communication and time management skills. In this role you may be required to travel up to 10% of the time.
Responsibilities:
Ability to read and understand construction design documents and specifications.
Perform quantity take-offs for specific divisions/scopes of work.
Develop industry relationships and expand professional networks that have potential to generate future sales opportunities.
Initiate, organize, and attend project meetings with appropriate members of the project team and ensure that meeting agendas and meeting minutes are produced and distributed to attendees and other necessary parties.
Ensure the proper bid documents are sent to bidders and plan rooms for various bid packages as they come online. Build and maintain the bidders list.
Ability to confidently present work product to both internal and external clients.
Assist in trade partner solicitation through phone, emails, and in person meetings
Participate in pre-bid job walks and clearly document through pictures, videos, and notes existing conditions along with any verbal instructions from the person facilitating
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Building Science, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field preferred
1-3 years of experience in large, complex facility construction and on-site experience in the management of new construction and the renovation of existing assets
Basic MEP knowledge
Proficient in MS Office
Valid Driver's License Required
LEED AP, OSHA 10 Hour Preferred
Physical Demands and Working Environment
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with extensive public contact and frequent interruptions.
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight 50 lbs; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
EOE - Vets/Disabilities
Hoar does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Hoar without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Hoar.
#AlwaysInProcess #constructionmanagement
The Preconstruction Engineer is responsible to assist in providing preconstruction services for projects. They should be self-motivated and enjoy meeting new clients and creating relationships with trade partners. The Preconstruction Engineer works to analyze costs and scopes of work while maintaining administrative requirements and team coordination related to preconstruction. This position requires an adaptable team player with great communication and time management skills. In this role you may be required to travel up to 10% of the time.
Responsibilities:
Ability to read and understand construction design documents and specifications.
Perform quantity take-offs for specific divisions/scopes of work.
Develop industry relationships and expand professional networks that have potential to generate future sales opportunities.
Initiate, organize, and attend project meetings with appropriate members of the project team and ensure that meeting agendas and meeting minutes are produced and distributed to attendees and other necessary parties.
Ensure the proper bid documents are sent to bidders and plan rooms for various bid packages as they come online. Build and maintain the bidders list.
Ability to confidently present work product to both internal and external clients.
Assist in trade partner solicitation through phone, emails, and in person meetings
Participate in pre-bid job walks and clearly document through pictures, videos, and notes existing conditions along with any verbal instructions from the person facilitating
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Building Science, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field preferred
1-3 years of experience in large, complex facility construction and on-site experience in the management of new construction and the renovation of existing assets
Basic MEP knowledge
Proficient in MS Office
Valid Driver's License Required
LEED AP, OSHA 10 Hour Preferred
Physical Demands and Working Environment
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with extensive public contact and frequent interruptions.
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight 50 lbs; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
EOE - Vets/Disabilities
Hoar does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Hoar without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Hoar.
#AlwaysInProcess #constructionmanagement
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Manufacturing
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in preconstruction engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field
- Proficiency in estimating software such as Bluebeam, PlanSwift, or Sage Estimating
- Experience performing quantity takeoffs and preparing detailed cost estimates
- Familiarity with construction delivery methods including design-build and design-bid-build
- Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings
- LEED accreditation or DBIA certification preferred for design-build roles
Tips for Your Preconstruction Engineer Job Search
Quantify your estimate accuracy on your resume
Preconstruction engineers are hired on the precision of their bids. Replace vague descriptions with concrete outcomes: the value of projects you estimated, your win rate on competitive bids, and how close your budgets came to final costs.
List every estimating software you know
Hiring managers scan for tools like Bluebeam, PlanSwift, Sage Estimating, and ProEst before reading anything else. Put your software stack in a dedicated skills section near the top of your resume so it clears the ATS filter immediately.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists preconstruction engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by delivery method
Design-build, design-bid-build, and CM-at-risk firms hire preconstruction engineers for different scopes. Filter your search by project delivery method and tailor your cover letter to show you understand the contractor's specific bid and design-coordination workflow.
Prepare a takeoff walkthrough for technical interviews
Many preconstruction interviews include a live or take-home quantity takeoff exercise. Practice walking through your methodology out loud, explaining unit cost assumptions and scope inclusions, so you can demonstrate your reasoning clearly under time pressure.
Negotiate using total project value, not just years of experience
When discussing compensation, anchor the conversation to the aggregate value of projects you have estimated and the revenue your bids have generated. This reframes your contribution in terms that connect directly to a contractor's bottom line.
Preconstruction Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most preconstruction engineers?
The most active employers for preconstruction engineers right now are Juneau Construction Company, Clayco, and McKinstry, and the most openings are in Texas, Florida, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is concentrated at large general contractors and integrated design-build firms.
How many preconstruction engineer jobs are remote?
About 27% of preconstruction engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the site-independent nature of estimating and bid coordination work. Roles focused on cost modeling, takeoffs, and subcontractor outreach are the most likely to offer remote or hybrid schedules, while positions tied to owner presentations and site walkthroughs tend to require in-person presence.
How do you become a preconstruction engineer?
Most preconstruction engineers start with a degree in construction management, civil engineering, or architecture, then enter the field through estimating coordinator or junior estimator roles at a general contractor. Building fluency in takeoff software, learning to read full drawing sets, and shadowing senior estimators on bid day are the practical steps that build the judgment the role requires. Obtaining a DBIA or LEED credential strengthens your profile for design-build or sustainable construction firms.
Can you get a preconstruction engineer job with little experience?
Entry-level preconstruction roles do exist, typically titled estimating coordinator, preconstruction analyst, or junior estimator. Candidates with internship experience at a contractor, demonstrated takeoff skills using industry software, and exposure to construction documents through coursework are competitive even without full-time experience. Targeting smaller regional contractors and subcontractors rather than large national firms gives you a better chance of landing your first role, since those companies often train from the ground up.
What does the preconstruction engineer interview process look like?
Most preconstruction interviews begin with a phone screen focused on your estimating background and software experience, followed by a technical round that often includes a take-home or live quantity takeoff exercise. Finalists typically meet with the preconstruction director or VP and may be asked to walk through a past bid, explain how you handled scope gaps, and describe your subcontractor outreach process. Some firms add a presentation round for senior roles.
Where can I find and apply to preconstruction engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to preconstruction engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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