MEP Senior Preconstruction Engineer

Holder Construction

Denver, USonsitePosted May 6, 2026
Posting intelligenceMay be filled, listed long ago

Skills

excel

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 MEP Preconstruction Senior Engineer to join our Preconstruction team in our Denver, CO office. This is a full-time, in-person position.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage MEP preconstruction activities, including estimating, design management, and procurement.

Communicate with equipment vendors, design engineers, clients, subcontractors, and internal project stakeholders.

Prepare a comparative analysis of estimates and explain variances to stakeholders.

Coordinate with preconstruction engineers to develop complete scopes of work for MEP systems and guide teams through typical and atypical situations.

Prepare detailed analyses of subcontractor and vendor bid proposals, including recommendations for award and risk analysis.

Train and develop preconstruction engineers in technical and non-technical aspects of MEP systems.

Lead responses to RFPs to enhance Holder’s reputation and client consideration.

Represent Holder at design/coordination meetings and industry events, maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders.

Own the creation, updating, and presentation of project deliverables and tools to clients.

Support meetings with owners, architects, and engineers for all aspects of the preconstruction phase.

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, construction management, or equivalent MEP subcontractor preconstruction experience.

5+ years of preconstruction experience in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and/or building automation/power monitoring systems.

Ability to read and understand electrical, HVAC, plumbing, architectural, and civil plans and specifications.

Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures of MEP systems and equipment.

Experience leading a team of MEP project engineers/estimators.

Outstanding communication and time management skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks.

Preferred:

Experience in a collaborative environment, adapting to change, and presenting ideas clearly.

Proven ability to develop and lead teams, provide constructive feedback, and encourage high performance.

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

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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