Estimator

Responsibilities

• Handle the project from first estimate all the way through subcontracts being formalized.
• Able to look beyond the information that has been given, to ask the right questions and work to provide a complete project cost evaluation.
• Collaborative and passionate advocate for our customers, empowering and informing them throughout the project.
• Able to make reliable predictions as it relates to cost and be comfortable estimating across all scopes of work.
• Experience preparing detailed conceptual cost estimates and conceptual cost studies from schematic or feasibility level documentation.
• Ability to prepare detailed estimates and as the design evolves, develop variance summaries between estimates and value engineering studies throughout.
• Able to assemble a complete presentation-worthy estimate package that clearly communicates project cost.
• Able to collaborate with project team to establish the necessary staffing and project requirements.
• Knowledge and understanding of unit costs and the factors that affect construction cost.
• Ability to prepare detailed instructions to bidders, trade specific clarifications and comprehensive bid packages.
• Experience with the bidding process: soliciting bids, communicating with bidders, evaluating subcontractor proposals, using bid tally sheets, etc.
• Able to make subcontractor award recommendations to the customer/owner and negotiate and finalize subcontracts with trade partners.
• Prepare and present cost / budget information to the customer/owner.
• Experience being a member of the team involved in request for proposal responses (RFP’s) and the formal presentation for a project.
• Able to engage and develop business with new and existing customers.

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.
• Able to identify, adapt to, and resolve complex issues.
• Effective participation in a 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).
• 5+ years of 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.

Pay

Anticipated Starting Pay Range $145,000.00- $210,000.00

Benefits

DPR offers a variety of medical, dental, vision and wellness benefits to keep you healthy. Read more about eligibility and available benefits programs for skilled craft and labor or experienced professionals and recent graduates.