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  • The Role:A senior preconstruction engineer is needed to support estimating and purchasing for construction projects in Holder Construction’s regional office.
  • The Person:The person will read construction design documents, prepare cost estimates and quantity surveys, manage cost and design issues, coordinate trades and BIM processes, and handle purchasing, proposal evaluation, trade negotiations, and contracting.
  • Requirements:The role requires a bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related construction or engineering field, 4-6 years of experience, proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and scheduling software, and willingness to relocate.

About the role

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 Herndon, VA. 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.

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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.

Published August 24, 2026
Location Herndon, VA
Category None