Preconstruction Senior Engineer
The Senior Engineer will perform construction cost estimates, quantity surveys, and manage design issues throughout project phases. They are also responsible for overseeing purchasing activities, including trade negotiations, proposal evaluations, and contracting.
- On-site
- Quinte West, ON
- Posted Jul 16, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
ABOUT US Holder Construction is a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list. We are a performance-driven company that believes in rewarding excellence and investing in our people. Our structured career development program empowers associates to grow quickly into expanded roles and responsibilities based on merit. With operations throughout the United States, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including: * Annual bonus program * Paid time off * Health, dental, vision, and life insurance * 401(k)-retirement plan * Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles About the Role We are looking for a Senior Engineer to join our Preconstruction team in our regional office in Denver, CO. This is a full-time, in-person position. Key Responsibilities * Read and understand construction design documents and specifications. * Perform construction cost estimates and quantity surveys for various scopes of work. * Manage cost and design issues throughout project phases. * Coordinate and manage trades, with exposure to BIM processes. * Oversee all purchasing required to support projects, including scope coordination, proposal evaluation, trade negotiations, and contracting. Qualifications Required: * Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related construction/engineering field. * 4-6 years of experience in construction management, preconstruction, or estimating. * Outstanding communication and time management skills. * Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and scheduling software. * Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. * Willingness to relocate. #LI-KM1 Actual compensation within the range will be determined based on factors such as relevant experience, education, and geographic location. Pay range $115,000—$120,000 USD Holder is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE). Substance abuse testing and a background screening is a condition of employment and Holder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.
What you’ll do
The Senior Engineer will perform construction cost estimates, quantity surveys, and manage design issues throughout project phases. They are also responsible for overseeing purchasing activities, including trade negotiations, proposal evaluations, and contracting.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in construction management or a related field and possess 4-6 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and scheduling software, along with strong communication and time management skills, is required.
Benefits
• Annual bonus program • Paid time off • Health insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Life insurance • 401(k) retirement plan • Night and swing shift differential pay
Other relevant skills
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- Construction management
- Preconstruction
- Estimating
- Cost estimation
- Quantity surveying
- Design document analysis
- BIM processes
- Purchasing
- Trade negotiations
- Contracting
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Scheduling software
- Communication
- Time management
Job areas
- Construction
- Engineering
- Management & Leadership
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum experience
- 5+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
