Office Engineer - Preconstruction
- LocationColumbus, OH
- Work typeOn-site
- Posted2 November 2026
- SourceHolder Construction's careers page (Greenhouse)
Live checkFirst seen 6 days ago; still listed on Holder Construction's careers page 2 h ago.
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At a glance
- EducationBachelor's degree
- VisaNo sponsorship
- Skills and toolsBIM, Microsoft Office
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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, w e 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 an Office Engineer to join our Preconstruction team in our regional offices across the United States. This is a full-time, in-person position.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze and understand construction design documents and specifications.
- Prepare accurate construction cost estimates and quantity surveys across various scopes of work.
- Manage cost and design issues to optimize project outcomes.
- Coordinate trades and gain exposure to Building Information Modeling (BIM).
- Oversee project purchasing, including scope coordination, proposal evaluation, trade negotiations, and contracting.
Qualifications
Required:
- A bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field.
- Strong communication, time management, and collaboration skills, and a “team first” mindset.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
Preferred:
- Internship or prior experience in construction or engineering environment.
- Knowledge of cost control, budgeting, and scheduling principles.
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.
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