Holder Construction

Preconstruction - Senior Engineer

Herndon, VA
Level
Senior
Work type
On-site · Herndon
Visa
Not offered

Not stated in the posting: salary.

Open. First seen 2 October 2026.

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 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.

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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.

What this role asks for

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Compared with Holder Construction's other open jobs.

The team: Preconstruction HIRES STEADILY

This role is one of 23 open in Preconstruction. 4 were posted in the last 30 days and the oldest in March: a team that hires all year rather than one being built.

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