Preconstruction Engineer

The Company

Spartan Construction Management, a division of Spartan Investment Group, is a full-scale design-build company established to execute self-storage development projects and beyond. In 2023, Spartan Investment group was listed as the 13th fastest growing real estate company in the US (#301 overall) and moved to the 36th largest self-storage operator. In line with this growth, Spartan Construction Management (SCM) has grown exponentially as a nationwide Construction Management firm and General Contractor constructing for both Spartan Investment Group and external clients. SCM is excited to grow its nationwide team of top professionals while adhering to our values of GRITT (Growth, Respect, Integrity, Tenacity, Transparency) and our core disciplines of Safety, Quality, Ownership, Professionalism, and Excellence. 

Job Summary

As Spartan’s Preconstruction Engineer, you will be in the corporate office supporting the Preconstruction group. The position requires an in depth understanding of all commercial construction trades including sitework, structural concrete, paving, light gauge and HSS metal frame construction, MEP’s and interior finishes. The right candidate would be comfortable working with owners, design consultants, subcontractors, SCM team members and executives. We need someone who is a leader, detail oriented, a self-learner, a builder of processes, and comfortable maintaining a work-life balance in a fast-paced high-growth environment.

Requirements

Key Results

• Can perform entire project quantity takeoffs and develop scopes of work for Construction Divisions 2-16 on 3+ projects simultaneously
• Solicit projects within 3-5 days to all contractors and answer subcontractor questions within scheduled estimating timeline
• Analyze subcontractor proposals within bid tabs for all Construction Divisions 2-16 and identify scope gaps throughout bidding timeline to make sure the project has 90% coverage on the final estimate.

Main Responsibilities

• Attend and support in client initial kick-off meetings to fully understand scope
• Drive/Support initial project design and coordination of design consultants throughout permitting phase
• Ability to thoroughly read and understand construction documents/analyze specifications to compile subcontractor bid packages
• Perform quantity survey takeoffs within On-Screen Takeoff and other software tools
• Develop pricing/compile full construction estimates following the industry standard CSI divisions in various stages of the design process; ability to provide estimates at Conceptual, Schematic Design, Design Development and Construction Document phases
• Source bids from relevant design consultants/local subcontractors and vette for performance, cost, and quality
• Ability to work on multiple preconstruction projects at once
• Manage document control for various phases of the preconstruction process
• Create & distribute meeting minutes for preconstruction meetings
• Compile cost history and prepare system comparisons following standardized phase codes
• Develop project Procurement Status Reports and support initial buyout efforts
• Support initial project schedule development and management throughout the preconstruction phase
• Develop project risk/opportunity logs for preconstruction projects
• Perform construction scope risk analysis and project schedule risk management
• Support the development of project proposals with the Preconstruction Manager and Operations Group
• Execute on various scopes of work through the subcontractor selection and contracting process
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local codes, laws and regulations
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies
• Assist in annual planning and program build out of SOP’s
• Performs other duties as assigned

Competencies

• Initiative – Has a bias for action and is not afraid to be the first to speak up or take a fresh approach to something. Appreciates the trust and autonomy that comes with a macro-managed environment.
• Organization – Able to handle a variety of tasks while still practicing good time management and communication to deliver assigned projects or important project milestones on time.
• Attention to Detail – Understand how small details have wider system impacts. Notices things others might not in a system, data entry, invoicing, contracts etc.
• Customer Service – Treats internal and external stakeholders alike as a customer and has a service mindset. Seeks to identify solutions and addresses conflict in a tactful and empathetic way.
• Autonomy – Someone who is a self-learner, quickly grasps information and takes ownership of their position. Ability to show initiative and creativity in a macro-managed environment fostered by mentorship.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent Leadership Skills
• Excellent Ability to build new systems and processes.
• Ability to navigate a high growth environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Advanced utilization within On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam or similar software performing take-offs
• Proficiency in Smartbid solicitation is a plus
• Proficiency in Procore with the ability to navigate Core Tools, Project Management, Financial Management and Preconstruction workflows
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Qualifications

• 2+ Years of experience estimating projects as a commercial general contractor
• 2+ years of field experience with a nationwide commercial General Contractor
• Prior experience demonstrating successful completion of commercial construction projects in several asset classes
• Bachelor’ Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related field
• A drive to learn and do as much as possible in an entrepreneurial setting
• Ability to use one’s own autonomy and creativity to be macro managed with mentorship
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong analytical skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically excel. Smartsheets, and Google Suite product

Benefits

Compensation: Salaried position $80,000-$90,000, health/dental/vision benefits, profit sharing, unlimited PTO, flex office hours when in the corporate office, wellness & transportation reimbursement, annual ski pass, continuing education reimbursement, and other perks with an all-star team and culture.

Location and Type: Full Time Exempt Employment, Travel Required as needed to support Initial Site Development Visits