Estimator- Drywall

About the role

DPR Construction is seeking a Drywall Estimator with at least 3 years of commercial construction experience. Estimators will work on commercial projects within our core markets: healthcare, advanced technology, higher education, life sciences and corporate office.

Responsibilities

• Handle the project from first estimate all the way through contracts being formalized.
• Able to look beyond the information that has been given, to ask the right questions and work to provide a complete drywall cost evaluation and approach to the project.
• Able to make reliable predictions as it relates to cost and be comfortable estimating across all aspects of drywall construction.
• Able to assemble and present a complete presentation-worthy estimate package that clearly communicates the drywall estimate to any audience type.
• Collaborate with the entire project team to establish the necessary staffing and project requirements.
• Prepare detailed instructions to bidders, trade specific clarifications and comprehensive bid packages for sub-tiers.
• Engage and develop business with new and existing customers.
• Lead, 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.
• Able 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 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.

Benefits

This job is salaried. DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world. Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.