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Harris · 5 days ago

Preconstruction Engineering Associate

Aurora, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$76K/yr - $115K/yr

6+ years exp

Harris is one of the country's leading mechanical contractors, and they are seeking a Preconstruction Engineering Associate to direct preconstruction engineering activities to improve project delivery. The role involves managing and coordinating preconstruction engineering tasks, developing effective communication among project stakeholders, and supporting business development efforts.

Building MaintenanceCommercialConstructionData CenterIndustrialIndustrial EngineeringMechanical EngineeringService IndustrySmart Building

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Direct preconstruction engineering activities to improve project delivery for our customers and Harris

Strategize, initiate, and influence the outcomes for preconstruction efforts between design and engineering, and construction operations

Encourage and develop effective communication across all project stakeholders to manage risks, quality, delivery, and meet project goals

In collaboration with stakeholders, develop & implement the Harris Precon processes and activities for application across all Harris locations

Work to expand pre-con process and best-practices across company offices, communicate & explain these processes with all locations/divisions across Harris

Deliver preconstruction services with a keen sense of urgency to customer requests

Develop a “trusted partner” relationship with Owner, General Contractor, Design Team and project influencers

Manage, coordinate, and carry out activities around preconstruction engineering, for assigned projects and tasks, including scheduling, estimating, bidding, design + engineering etc

Drive and facilitate in design related tasks, including reviews, reports, studies, construction administration, etc

Maximize impact in preconstruction and design meetings with owners, architects, and other design professionals

Ensure preparation of quality meeting minutes and notes in a timely manner

Apply activities to meet demands of different project delivery methods

Work with other teams across Harris to optimize preconstruction engineering tasks

Manage logs and reports for technical issues, cost and schedule trending, materials and equipment procurement management

Manage, prepare and give presentations and deliver reports on preconstruction activities, task progress and construction team briefings

Take the lead supporting with business development proposals and pursuits

Drive the advancement of tools, IT solutions for the wider preconstruction effort

Manage and utilize software tools to perform quantity studies, constructability studies, clash detection, reviews and value engineering exercises using tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks etc

Support design studio teams in the creation and preparation of design packages

Develop expertise in preconstruction processes that differentiate Harris

Create and utilize tools and dashboards, automating Precon activities

Work with PMs to develop budgeting & report-out tools for communications with clients to demonstrate benefits of delivery method

Optimize Precon best practices and approaches to support project goals

Direct and drive prefabrication design efforts throughout Precon and ensure constructability

Identify and drive resolution for issues and project risks in Precon

Actively and regularly track/manage/communicate, internally and externally, project scope, schedule impacts, change orders, and budget trend on projects with direct involvement

Support in identifying estimate peaks and scope gaps, seeking to reduce risks within the overall project estimate

Actively drive the cost trend log to include scope creep, value added solutions (value engineering) and other risks and opportunities to best support our customer and Harris

In partnership with project management teams, ensure constructability of preconstruction ideas/concepts by educating and informing project teams about logistics, pre-fab, options, etc. to see the concepts through to fruition

Drive, monitor and confirm feedback of the preconstruction concepts with project teams to measure and verify value of Precon activities & recommendations

Support, train and mentor other Precon contacts (network) throughout the company

Document, train & mentor Design + Engineering team members re: Preconstruction services taking into account differences in Design Build, Design Assist, Plan & Spec, Lump Sum, T&M, IPD, etc

Use reference documentation in a shared format for others to easily access

Support the implementation of the Precon training plan to ensure D+E team members build this skill set

Consistently demonstrate the desired Harris culture

Emphasize and demonstrate a strong safety culture and an environment of collaboration, teamwork & transparency at all times

Demonstrate leadership with regard to preconstruction engineering and activities on the D+E team and throughout preconstruction work

Foster a culture of Precon within Harris

Support the sales effort by reviewing project designs and participates in development of bids, cost estimates and schedules; proposes alternatives to keep project on schedule or within budget

Participate in project interviews as requested to support high preconstruction potential projects

Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction

Qualification

Preconstruction EngineeringMechanicalPlumbing KnowledgeEstimating StrategiesEngineering PrinciplesAutoCADRevitNavisworksCommunication SkillsLeadership SkillsTeamwork