Precon Project Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description: Gilbane Building

Company is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Preconstruction Engineer to

join our team for the Intel Campus project in San Jose, California.

This role offers a unique

opportunity to contribute to a high-profile project in the heart of Silicon

Valley, working alongside industry leaders in construction and technology.

Responsibilities:

Project Records Management: Set up

and maintain preconstruction project records, ensuring all documentation is

accurate and up-to-date.

Subcontractor Solicitations:

Identify and solicit subcontractors for various preconstruction pursuits,

ensuring adequate coverage in each scope of work.

Scope Estimating: Perform detailed quantity

take-offs and scope estimating for assigned projects.

Bid Preparation: Prepare detailed bid scopes

for trade packages and assist with subcontractor buyout.

RFI Management: Prepare, track,

submit, and distribute preconstruction Requests for Information (RFIs) to

resolve design conflicts and clarify project details.

Client Relations: Maintain strong

relationships with clients, ensuring their requirements and expectations are

met throughout the preconstruction phase.

Team Collaboration: Work closely

with the Division Manager, Estimator, Project Manager, and other operations

staff to support preconstruction pursuits.

Post-Submittal Efforts: Organize

final estimate notebooks, maintain pursuit documents, and notify subcontractors

of pursuit outcomes.

Safety and Quality: Champion Gilbane’s safety

culture and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards on all

preconstruction activities.

Qualifications: Education:

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in preconstruction or project

engineering, preferably in the construction industry. Skills: Strong

organizational and project management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication

skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and

preconstruction software (e.g., ProCore, Tekla, On-Screen Take-off). Ability to

work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Attention to detail and a keen

eye for accuracy. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with large-scale

construction projects. Familiarity with the semiconductor industry. Knowledge

of construction management at-risk (CMAR) and design-build delivery methods

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Jose, CA.

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $70.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in San Jose,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 5, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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