Preconstruction Engineer

About Monteith Construction

As a commercial construction company serving the Carolinas, our purpose is to build exceptional facilities that exceed our partners’ expectations. We believe that delivering outstanding projects requires an outstanding team. From schools and hospitals to health centers, offices, and airports, we are committed to building structures that make a meaningful impact in our communities.

What You'll Do At Monteith

• Review and analyze construction documents, drawings, and specifications to identify potential issues
• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and develop comprehensive estimates
• Coordinate with trade partners to obtain competitive pricing and scope clarifications
• Assist in value engineering efforts to optimize project costs while maintaining quality standards
• Develop project schedules and phasing plans during the preconstruction phase
• Participate in client meetings to present preconstruction deliverables and address questions
• Support the transition from preconstruction to field operations once projects are awarded
• Research new construction methods, materials, and technologies to improve efficiency
• Collaborate with project teams to identify and mitigate potential construction challenges
• Collaborate with estimating teams to develop accurate project budgets and cost analyses

Experience You Should Have

• 3-5+ years of experience in commercial construction estimating or preconstruction
• Proficiency in takeoff and estimating software (On-Screen Takeoff, BlueBeam, etc.)
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and industry standards
• Experience with scheduling software and creating construction schedules
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities
• Experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM) software preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field

Required to Thrill at Monteith

• No Brilliant Jerks– At Monteith, we want collaborators and teammates.
• WE before me – Construction is a team sport.
• We trust your good judgment.– We don't want to micromanage.
• Passion + Perseverance = Grit – Our job is to solve problems and deliver exceptional results.
• Panic Slowly.

What We Offer You

• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) participation 
• Incredible Coworkers and Company Culture
• Competitive salary with unlimited growth opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on Day 1
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Voluntary benefits including short-term disability, FSA, HSA

Diverse companies are better companies.

Monteith Construction understands that equity, inclusion, and diversity drive innovation. We want to make sure that anyone from any place feels that they can do their best work at our company. All forms of diversity are valued and valuable at Monteith.