Preconstruction Engineer Rudolph Libbe Group - 2.0 Walbridge, OH Job Details 16 hours ago Qualifications Project team coordination Contract documentation review Construction specifications Contract review Construction material procurement Coordinating with subcontractors on construction projects Managing projects as a construction estimator Architecture Bachelor's degree in construction management Contract interpretation Bachelor's degree in architecture Bidding project phase Construction plans Bachelor's degree in engineering Engineering project budget management Construction drawing review Cost analysis Digital quantity takeoff Desktop applications Estimating construction project budgets Procurement cost analysis Schedule creation Scope management Cost estimate preparation Request for proposal Productivity software Material cost estimating Senior level 4 years Construction vendor management Full Job Description Job Location Walbridge, OH Job Category Preconstruction Rudolph Libbe Inc. (RLI) offers a complete range of project delivery methods including general contracting, design/build and construction management. Based in Toledo, Ohio for more than 60 years, RLI is the region's largest direct employer of skilled construction craftspeople. RLI is part of the Rudolph Libbe Group of companies with offices in Cleveland, Columbus and Lima, Ohio, and Livonia, Michigan. For additional information, visit RLGBuilds.com. We are seeking a Preconstruction Engineer for Rudolph Libbe Inc. in Walbridge, OH. The Preconstruction Services associate is responsible for the development of preliminary schedules, scope of work documents, and preparing detailed budgets and estimates for projects based on various levels of documents from conceptual to construction drawings and specifications. Creating detailed analysis and comparison of building systems and materials.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform quantity take-offs via onscreen software and studies for all items incorporated in the assigned scope. Perform constructability analysis through the identification of design and constructability issues. Working with operations staff to ensure general conditions and general requirements items are included in the estimate Prepare detailed estimates including general conditions (conceptual, schematic, design development, construction documents). Lead Value Engineering process to align project scope to client's budget. Prepare and analyze cost models during Design Development Create subcontractor/material supplier bid lists. Lead in the solicitation process to ensure proper bid coverage. Prepare bid packages, obtain bids from subcontractors and material vendors, and analyze bids from subcontractors and material vendors. Have a working knowledge of material unit costs, systems square foot costs and total building square foot costs. Keep current on changes and trends in methods of construction and materials, construction costs, wage rates, fringes and working rules. Participate with the Director of Preconstruction in the preconstruction strategy meeting on the approach to the project or estimate Coordinate and assure that a detailed preconstruction and preliminary construction schedule has been developed for each estimate. Participate in the transfer meeting between the project operations team and the preconstruction team and coordinate the follow-up meetings. Visit on-going projects to verify status of estimate versus project status, meet with the project operations team, view work in place for experience and comparison to the estimate. Be familiar with all policies and processes as it relates to this position. Understands the bid/GMP process as it relates to a project's financial success. SKILLS Effectively communicates with both written and verbal skills and carries themselves professionally in all meetings and interactions. Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedules. Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office suite.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Four (4) year bachelor's degree is required. Preferred to be in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or other construction related curriculum. Rudolph Libbe Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.