Preconstruction - Engineer
Holder Construction
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Description
ABOUT US
Holder Construction is a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list. We are a performance-driven company that believes in rewarding excellence and investing in our people. Our structured career development program empowers associates to grow quickly into expanded roles and responsibilities based on merit. With operations throughout the United States, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
- Annual bonus program
- Paid time off
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k)-retirement plan
- Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles
About the Role
We are looking for an Engineer to join our Preconstruction team in our regional office in Atlanta, GA. This is a full-time, in-person position.
Key Responsibilities
- Read and understand construction design documents and specifications.
- Perform construction cost estimates and quantity surveys for various scopes of work.
- Manage cost and design issues throughout project phases.
- Coordinate and manage trades, with exposure to BIM processes.
- Oversee all purchasing required to support projects, including scope coordination, proposal evaluation, trade negotiations, and contracting.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related construction/engineering field.
- 2–5 years of experience in construction management, preconstruction, or estimating.
- Outstanding communication and time management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and scheduling software.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Willingness to relocate.
Holder is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE).
Substance abuse testing and a background screening is a condition of employment and Holder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.
About this role
Holder Construction's Preconstruction team in Atlanta is seeking an Engineer to bridge design and execution by managing estimates, cost analysis, and trade coordination from project inception through delivery. You'll read construction documents and specifications, develop quantity surveys and cost estimates across various scopes, and handle the purchasing side—evaluating proposals, negotiating with trades, and managing contracts. The role also involves exposure to BIM processes and coordination across multiple project phases.
This position suits someone with a construction management or engineering degree and two to five years of hands-on experience in preconstruction, estimating, or construction management. You'll need strong communication and organizational skills, solid proficiency in Microsoft Office and scheduling software, and the ability to work effectively within a team. The role is full-time and in-office in Atlanta, and relocation is required.
Holder Construction offers a structured career development program with merit-based advancement, competitive compensation including an annual bonus, comprehensive health benefits, 401(k) retirement, and paid time off. Background screening and substance abuse testing are required as conditions of employment.
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