Steel Preconstruction Specialist

PASSION + TRUST + OUTWARD MINDSET + EVOLUTION + MASTERY + OWNERSHIP

At KL&A Engineers and Builders, we're not just a consulting firm; we're a catalyst for your career's next chapter. Join our collaborative team of engineers, construction managers, and steel detailers as we redefine steel construction excellence. With a focus on sustainable design, innovation, and cost-effectiveness, your expertise will make a lasting impact on our projects and clients. If you're a passionate estimator ready to tackle challenges and drive change, let's shape the future of construction together.

KL&A has a unique opportunity for estimators experienced in the steel industry. This position supports our steel construction management activities through pre-construction services, estimating, and assisting structural engineers with constructability and costs. We are looking for someone to join one of our Colorado offices (Loveland, Golden) for an in-person position and you must be willing to travel between offices, if needed.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of structural engineering principles, excellent analytical skills, and expertise in preconstruction processes. This includes conceptual estimating, value engineering, design coordination, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. There is room for growth and advancement in a unique, employee-owned organization.

We are interested in hearing from:

• Engineers with an interest in construction and value engineering
• Estimators with an interest in streamlining design or improving constructability and cost
• Experienced preconstruction managers who are passionate about a better way to deliver
• Professionals looking for a new challenge and a different approach to design/build
• Out of the box thinkers looking for an opportunity to improve the industry

Duties:

• Prepare detailed take-off’s and quantity surveys for structural steel, mass timber, and miscellaneous metals integrating preconstruction considerations and utilizing tools such as Revit, Bluebeam, Excel, and a proprietary Cost Modeler
• Analyze project specifications, drawings, and other documents to develop a complete scope of work considering both structural engineering aspects and preconstruction aspects
• Develop plans for the logistics aspects including site constraints, schedule, sequencing, and safety while helping develop innovative construction means and methods to increase efficiency
• Collaborate with structural engineers, architects, fabricators, erectors, and general contractors and provide input during the design phase, offering valuable insights to optimize project costs, schedule, and constructability.
• Assist with value engineering and troubleshoot potential field and fabrication problems
• Evaluate subcontractor and supplier capabilities, techniques, and quotes, negotiating the best prices and terms, and providing input on value engineering opportunities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, and other industry professionals, fostering partnerships that enhance the preconstruction process.
• Understand building codes and verify estimating efforts are compliant
• Actively participating in a team environment

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum BS in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Construction Management
• Must be thorough with high attention to detail
• Self-starter and active problem solver with a mindset of growth and curiosity.
• Working familiarity with standard commercial building codes
• Revit experience or willingness to learn
• Understanding of standard business software such as Outlook, Excel, and Bluebeam

Bonus Qualifications:

• 3 years of either structural engineering or 4 years of estimating experience on steel structures and miscellaneous metals
• Experience working as an estimator on commercial steel projects
• MS with an emphasis in structures or experience estimating steel buildings preferred
• Experience working for a steel fabrication or erection company
• Proficiency with Revit
• Proficiency working in Bluebeam

Salary: $85,000 - $110,000 Annually

KL&A Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision

• ~80% Employer Contribution Towards Medical Premiums (Employee and Family Plans)
• Dental and Vision coverage at no cost to the employee (Employee and Family Plans)
• $0 Co-pay for therapy/counseling sessions under PPO plans

Time Off

• Vacation and sick leave benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• 8 Paid Holidays

401(k) plan with company match

• Employer 401(k) contributions for qualified student loan payments
• Pre-Tax and ROTH contributions

Other Cash-Based Compensation

• Company-wide discretionary bonuses based on organizational performance
• Opportunity to become a company shareholder
• Referral bonuses
• Bonus for first-time PE/SE certification and other continuing education benefits

Other Benefits

• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Care (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (Up to 7 sessions per year, at no cost)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance

We are accepting applications on an ongoing basis.

Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs not on race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. At no time will we knowingly permit discrimination toward an employee for any unlawful reason. All such discrimination is unlawful, and all persons involved in the operations of KL&A are prohibited from engaging in this type of conduct.