Preconstruction Engineer- Concrete

Preconstruction Engineer- Concrete page is loaded## Preconstruction Engineer- Concretelocations: Raleigh-Durham, NCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-14867## **Job Description**DPR Construction is seeking a Preconstruction Engineer for our Self Perform Concrete team with 1-5 years of commercial construction experience. Estimators will work primarily on negotiated commercial projects within our core markets. Estimators will work closely with architects, engineers, owners, and subcontractors and are required to have the following skills:* Ability to prepare detailed instructions to bidders, trade specific clarifications and comprehensive bid packages.* Must have knowledge and understanding of unit costs and the factors that affect construction cost.* Must have experience being a member of the team involved in Request for Proposal Responses (RFP’s) and the formal presentation for a project.* Contact suppliers and vendors to discuss various requests and due dates.* Effectively and efficiently handle subcontractor requests.* Prepare and distribute time-sensitive materials.* Coordinate activities of the team from bid to proposal.* Provide a consistent customer service experience with subs and vendors.* Track and update vendor information and manage local vendor database.* Ability to prepare detailed estimate updates, as the design evolves, including preparing variance summaries between estimates.* Experience writing and negotiating subcontracts.* Willingness and desire to actively participate in Value Engineering sessions with the project team and design team.**Additional Experience (preferred but not required)*** Experience preparing detailed conceptual cost estimates and conceptual cost studies from schematic or feasibility level documentation.* Must be prepared to participate and often lead the preparation and presentation of cost and budget information to the customer or owner.* Has the ability to develop business with new and existing customers.**Qualifications**We are looking for a flexible, detail-oriented team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks, produce quality work, and consistently meet deadlines. The successful candidate will possess:* Excellent listening skills and have strong communication skills.* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.* Ability to work both as a team player and independently.* Computer competency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Prolog preferred.* Ability to identify and resolve complex issues.* Effective participation in team environment.* Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Estimating software (Timberline or similar), Project Management software (Prolog or similar), and Scheduling software (Primavera or similar).* 1-5 years of experience as a Commercial Construction Estimator, preferably within DPR’s Core Market projects.* Bachelor’s degree a plus but not required.* A strong work ethic and a “can-do” attitude.* This position 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 unique 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.Explore our open opportunities at .DPR is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at DPR are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical or mental disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. DPR will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Read more in our If you are seeking information on how DPR protects applicant data, please review our . #J-18808-Ljbffr DPR Construction