Preconstruction Project Engineer

Job Title: Preconstruction Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking an entry-level Preconstruction Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role supports the Manager with estimating and bidding tasks across various commercial projects, including Ace Hardware stores, shopping centers, ground-up restaurants, coworking spaces, and office renovations. Additionally, you will assist with estimating HVAC, electrical, and MEP scopes. The ideal candidate may come from a Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager experience, possesses strong blueprint reading skills, and has experience with RFIs and submittals. A willingness to learn the financial side of construction is essential, along with the ability to make calls to subcontractors and vendors, build relationships, and wear multiple hats in a fast-growing company. If interested in applying please send your resume to gwalker@actalentservices dot com.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and updating construction budgets and estimates.
• Read and interpret plans, specifications, and scopes of work.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and gather pricing from subcontractors.
• Support design management and provide cost feedback during design development.
• Identify and communicate scope changes and value engineering opportunities.
• Travel to job sites to gather project-specific information.
• Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
• Participate in preconstruction meetings and document key takeaways.
• Help track historical costs and maintain estimating documentation.
• Collaborate with project managers and field teams to ensure alignment on project goals.

Essential Skills

• 1-3 years of project engineering, Assistant Project Manager, or preconstruction experience.
• CM or engineering degree (CM preferred).
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and read blueprints competently.
• Experience with submittals and RFIs.
• Strong communication skills and ability to be client-facing.
• Ability to build relationships with subcontractors.
• Ability to wear multiple hats and eagerness to learn.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Quantity Takeoffs.
• Experience with General Contractor construction preferred over Subcontractor.
• Proficiency in estimating software, Autodesk, and Bluebeam.
• Multifamily construction experience is accepted.

Work Environment

This position requires working in the office five days per week, with site visits as needed. The company offers a collaborative environment, with opportunities for growth and promotions within an expanding team. Enjoy quarterly events and outings, such as attending a suite at Lucas Oil Colts. Benefits include mileage reimbursement for site visits, two weeks of PTO, and a salary position with additional vehicle allowance. Once a full-time employee, benefits after 90 days include three weeks of PTO (with a one-week yearly max rollover), medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 4% company match for 401(k), and reimbursable vehicle gas for project travel.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $95000.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Indianapolis,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 13, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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