Preconstruction Engineer

Baton Rouge, LA
Full Time
Entry Level
Organization Description:
MMR Group is the largest privately owned open-shop electrical and instrumentation contractor in the United States, leading the industry in providing instrument and technical services. With over 30 offices across the country, MMR offers a diverse range of services, including electrical construction and maintenance, power distribution, panel and modular control building fabrication, telecommunications and security systems, commissioning and start-up assistance, power development, maintenance services, mission-critical construction, and power engineering and design

Company Culture:
At MMR, our people are our product. It is not equipment, tools, buildings, or dollars that have led to our success, but rather it is compassion, ingenuity, and drive to succeed instilled in our people. We are successful because we are committed to investing in our people, providing competitive salaries and benefits packages, and offering lifelong learning and development opportunities. Our investment in training programs and resources allows our employees to reach both their personal and professional goals. With a work hard, play hard mentality, MMR stands committed to being an exciting place to work.

Job Description: 
MMR is seeking Preconstruction Engineer candidates with a degree in Construction Management or industry related equivalent. The responsibilities would include, but not limited to, the following:
  • Perform engineered estimates and takeoffs for procurement
  • Develop project budgets and project tracking systems
  • Assist with building work packages for project execution teams
  • Price materials and perform bulk buyouts
  • Work with clients for front end trade coordination
  • Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor and upper management 
Required Skills and Qualifications: 
  • BS in Construction Management or related field
  • In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 2 years of experience as a Field or Project Engineer in electrical construction is required
  • Ability to read and understand electrical drawing packages and specifications  
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize, organize, problem solve, and exercise good judgement with minimal supervision 
  • Must have basic knowledge in estimating and controls  
  • Working knowledge of MS Office software 
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills  
  • Ability to work effectively under time pressure and/or deadline 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
  • Willingness to work flexible, varying hours, including evenings and weekends as needed 
  • Regular and reliable attendance at work
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