Preconstruction Project Engineer

Description

Build Your Future with Continental Properties - Join Us as a Preconstruction Project Engineer!

Continental Properties is looking for a Preconstruction Project Engineer to join our Construction Department team at our home office in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.

In this role, you'll play a key part in bringing new communities to life - working alongside talented professionals in construction, legal, finance, and development to transform ideas into build-ready projects. You'll dive into due diligence, research, and analysis that lay the groundwork for every successful development in our growing portfolio of exceptional communities.

You'll gain practical experience across all phases of preconstruction while working closely with seasoned professionals in the industry. You'll collaborate on high-impact projects, contribute to meaningful decisions, and help shape the foundation for communities where people love to live.

You'll report directly to the Vice President of Preconstruction, joining a team that values curiosity, collaboration, and continuous growth.

We are embracing a hybrid work environment, and you can work both in the office and remotely. #LI-Hybrid

Essential Responsibilities :

• Own the Details that Drive Success : Gather and analyze critical due diligence materials, including geotechnical reports and utility availability, to ensure every project begins with a clear, informed foundation.
• Lead Code and Permit Research : Conduct detailed code reviews to identify building permit requirements, inspection processes, and occupancy standards-ensuring full compliance and streamlined approvals.
• Shape Smarter Budgets : Gather permit fee data and translate it into accurate, actionable budget insights that help teams make informed financial decisions.
• Support Early Project Planning : Assist with developing initial construction estimates and pricing, bringing clarity and precision to early-stage project evaluations.
• Build Key Relationships : Represent Continental at pre-application meetings with municipalities and utility providers - collaborating to align project vision, timing, and feasibility from day one.

Skills for Success :

You're curious, driven, and ready to build a foundation for a thriving career in construction and development. You bring a passion for learning, a sharp eye for detail, and the confidence to take initiative in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Why You'll Love Life at Continental :

Our award-winning culture fosters innovation and empowers our team members to lead. Here are some of the reasons that our team members continue to vote for us as a Top Workplace :

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and all applicable state and local fair employment practices laws, and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities.

For the benefit of our residents, the communities we serve, and our co-workers, all applicants are required to pass a post-offer criminal background check prior to joining the Continental team.

We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The posted salary range represents our good faith estimate of the base salary for this role at the time of posting. Final compensation is based on a variety of factors, including a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. This range does not include bonus potential or other forms of compensation and benefits.

Salary Range : $64,000 - $90,000 per year

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