Preconstruction - Senior Engineer - Herndon, VA

Job Posted 9/3/2026
Holder Construction
Herndon, VA
United States
Job Description

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.

#LI-KM1

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.

Employer
Similar Jobs
HVAC: Commercial Construction Installation Technician
Posted 9/13/2026
Ashland, VA
$20.00 to $40.00 Per Hour
HVAC: Commercial Construction Installation Technician  We offer year round work, great pay and benefits and a sign on bonus of $2,500.00*! ...
Construction Technician
Posted 9/13/2026
Richmond, VA
$25.00 to $35.00 Per Hour
DescriptionWho We’re Hiring: RVA Property Managers – the maintenance services division of Doswell Operating Group is a trusted leader in th ...
Enterprise Preconstruction Leader
Posted 9/13/2026
McLean, VA
Remote
$175,000.00 to $225,000.00 Per Year
About Us  EMCOR Construction Services (ECS) is part of EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE: EME), a Fortune 500® leader in mechanical and el ...
Construction Technician
Posted 9/13/2026
Richmond, VA
$25.00 to $35.00 Per Hour
DescriptionWho We’re Hiring: RVA Property Managers – the maintenance services division of Doswell Operating Group is a trusted leader in th ...
Preconstruction Administrator
Posted 9/13/2026
Reston, VA
Our client is a design-build contractor that specializes in federal healthcare projects. They serve across the nation and are headquarter ...