Preconstruction Project Engineer

Join our team and work for a fun landscape, green roof, and green wall construction company!

We are looking for a self-motivated, organized individual who can assist our team during the critical early stages of winning construction projects. We work in a fast-paced industry with a lot of information flowing back and forth between different companies. We are looking for someone to help us gather and process that information so we can effectively win more bids. This is a great introductory job to learn how the construction industry works; you will also learn everything there is to know about green roofs.  

This is a full-time, in-office position in Glenview, IL.  

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $35,000 - $45,000 (entry level)
• Bonus opportunity for exceptional performance
• Health insurance with company contribution of 50% of employee’s monthly premium
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

Job Responsibilities 

• Organize and manage incoming bid opportunities
• Communicate with project managers and Project Engineers from other companies
• Manage and maintain bid schedule, establishing and meeting internal deadlines
• Assist lead estimators and project managers with various tasks (take-offs, vendor quotes, etc.) 
• Data entry
• Create bid proposal summary narratives based off the project
• Complete customer bid forms and relevant paperwork

Previous Experience    

• 1-2 years in a related field (preferred, not required)

Skills & Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel)
• Familiar with estimating and design software 
• Proficient in Google Docs/Sheets
• Articulate communicator on phone and email
• High attention to detail with an eye for quality control
• Able to seamlessly and politely coordinate with material vendors, general contractors, and our internal estimating team
• Understanding of the commercial construction bidding process (preferred)
• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Degree/Certification in Construction Management, Horticulture, or Environmental studies (preferred)

Intrinsic Landscaping is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Intrinsic Landscaping makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.