Estimator

About the role

Senior Estimator

Responsibilities

• Work on negotiated commercial projects within core markets: healthcare, advanced technology, higher education, life sciences and corporate office.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, owners, and subcontractors.
• Provide a complete project cost evaluation by asking the right questions and making reliable predictions.
• Prepare detailed conceptual cost estimates and conceptual cost studies from schematic or feasibility-level documentation.
• Develop variance summaries between estimates and value engineering studies throughout the project.
• Assemble a complete presentation-worthy estimate package that clearly communicates project cost.
• Establish necessary staffing and project requirements with the project team.
• Identify and understand unit costs and factors affecting construction cost.
• Prepare detailed instructions to bidders, trade-specific clarifications, and comprehensive bid packages.
• Lead the preparation and presentation of cost/budget information to the customer/owner.
• Engage and develop business with new and existing customers.
• Lead and facilitate value engineering sessions with the project team and design team.
• Participate and lead the preparation and presentation of cost/budget information to the customer/owner.
• Review and identify key insurance and damages clauses in construction contracts.
• Manage and motivate project teams during the preconstruction phase of a project.

Qualifications

• Flexible, detail-oriented team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks, produce quality work, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Excellent listening skills and strong communication skills.
• Creative and innovative approaches and solutions on a project-by-project basis.
• Ability to identify, adapt to, and resolve complex issues.
• Effective participation in team environment, with both external and internal teammates.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, estimating software (WinEst, Timberline or similar), take-off software (On-Screen Takeoff or similar), BIM tools (Revit, Assemble, etc.), project management software (CMiC or similar), and scheduling software (Primavera or similar).
• Experience as a commercial construction estimator, preferably within DPR’s core markets.
• Bachelor’s degree a plus but not required.
• A strong work ethic and a “can-do” attitude.