Preconstruction Engineer

About the Role

Scull Construction is seeking a Preconstruction Engineer to join their Preconstruction team. This is a career-track position designed for individuals early in their construction industry journey, motivated to develop into well-rounded preconstruction professionals. The role offers a structured development path with defined competency levels and expanding responsibility over time.

Key Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and navigate construction drawings and specifications.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for self-perform work and subcontractor trade scopes.
• Assist in the preparation of estimates and bids, progressing toward sole responsibility.
• Manage and procure material pricing from suppliers.
• Communicate with subcontractors to solicit pricing, clarify scope, and build relationships.
• Vet and level subcontractor quotes for scope completeness and accuracy.
• Write and distribute meeting agendas and minutes for preconstruction and coordination meetings.
• Assist in preparing bid packages, front-end construction management bid manual documents, and subcontractor scope templates.
• Support the development of job cost reports and schedules of values.
• Contribute value engineering ideas and constructability input.
• Develop an understanding of regional market conditions, labor rates, and production benchmarks.
• Analyze historical estimates and job cost data to improve future estimate accuracy.
• Participate in business development activities and client-facing meetings as experience grows.

Position Expectations

• Demonstrate curiosity and a genuine interest in understanding how buildings are designed, estimated, and built.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and follow through on commitments.
• Accept and apply feedback from mentors and senior staff.
• Communicate proactively: flag issues early, ask the right questions, and keep the team informed.
• Approach every task with professionalism and attention to detail.
• Maintain a positive, collaborative attitude.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Microsoft Office proficiency, including Excel.
• Experience with estimating or construction management software is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret basic construction drawings; formal training in plan reading is an advantage.

Qualifications

• A degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field is preferred; equivalent practical experience will be considered.
• Some exposure to commercial construction through coursework, internship, or field experience is a plus but not required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational habits.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screening and random employee pool drug/alcohol testing.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.