Senior Estimator

About the role

DPR Construction is seeking a senior estimator with at least 8 years of commercial construction experience. Estimators will work primarily on negotiated commercial projects within our core markets: healthcare, advanced technology, higher education, life sciences and corporate office.

Responsibilities

• Handling the project from first estimate all the way through subcontracts being formalized
• Looking beyond the information that has been given, asking the right questions and working to provide a complete project cost evaluation
• Serving as a collaborative and passionate advocate for our customers, empowering and informing them throughout the project
• Providing innovative solutions to complex issues as they arise related to cost, lead-times, trade partners, and/or specified products or materials
• Making reliable predictions as it relates to cost and estimating across all scopes of work
• Preparing detailed conceptual cost estimates and conceptual cost studies from schematic or feasibility-level documentation
• Preparing detailed estimates and, as the design evolves, developing variance summaries between estimates and value engineering studies throughout
• Assembling a complete presentation-worthy estimate package that clearly communicates project cost
• Collaborating with project team to establish the necessary staffing and project requirements
• Preparing detailed instructions to bidders, trade specific clarifications and comprehensive bid packages
• Managing the bidding process: soliciting bids, communicating with the bidders, evaluating subcontractor proposals, using bid tally sheets, etc.
• Making subcontractor award recommendations to customer/owner and handling negotiation and finalization of subcontracts with trade partners
• Participating in and often leading the preparation and presentation of cost / budget information to the customer/owner
• Serving as a member of the team involved in request for proposal responses (RFP's) and the formal presentation for a project
• Engaging and developing business with new and existing customers
• Leading and facilitating value engineering sessions with the project team and design team
• Reviewing construction contracts and identifying key insurance and damages clauses
• Leading, managing and motivating project teams during the preconstruction phase of a project

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a commercial construction estimator, preferably within DPR's core markets
• 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)
• Bachelor's degree a plus but not required
• Strong work ethic and a "can-do" attitude
• Flexible, detail-oriented team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks, produce quality work, and consistently meet deadlines

Pay

Anticipated Starting Pay Range $160,000.00 – $205,000.00