Estimator- Division 7
DPR Construction
Job Description DPR Construction is seeking a Division 7 Estimator with at least 5 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. Senior estimators will work closely with GC Teams, architects, engineers, owners, and subcontractors and are required to have the following skills:
- Handling the project from first estimate all the way through contracts being formalized.
- Ability 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.
- Must be aggressive in providing innovative solutions to complex issues as they arise related to cost, lead-times, trade partners, and/or specified products or materials.
- Ability to make reliable predictions as it relates to cost and be comfortable estimating across all aspects of drywall construction.
- Must have experience preparing detailed conceptual division 7 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.
- Ability to assemble and present a complete presentation-worthy estimate package that clearly communicates the drywall estimate to any audience type.
- Must be able to collaborate with the entire project team to establish the necessary staffing and project requirements.
- Must have 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 for sub-tiers.
- Must have experience with the bidding process: soliciting bids, communicating with the bidders, evaluating subcontractor proposals, using bid tally sheets, etc.
- Work closely with Operations Team (Superintendents, Foreman, Project Managers, Etc) to refine Division 7 estimate and ensure it is alignment with project approach, schedule, and logistics.
- Make subcontractor award recommendations and the negotiation and finalization of subcontracts with trade partners.
- Must have experience being a member of the team involved in request for proposal responses (RFP's) and the formal presentation for a project.
- Ability to engage and develop business with new and existing customers.
- Ability to lead and facilitate value engineering sessions with the project team and design team.
- Must be familiar with reviewing construction contracts and can identify key risks that could affect the Division 7 estimate.
- Can lead, manage and motivate project teams during the preconstruction phase of a project.
- 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 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).
- 3-5 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.
- This job is salaried.
Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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