Estimator - Construction Subcontractor

Job Description DPR Construction is seeking an MEP Estimator with at least 8–10 years of commercial construction experience to be based in our Dallas, Texas office. He/she will work primarily on technical commercial projects within our core markets of life sciences, advanced technology, commercial, higher education and healthcare and will work closely with architects, engineers, owners, and subcontractors. Handling the project from first estimate all the way through subcontracts being formalized.

Ability to look beyond the information that has been given, to ask the right questions and work to provide a complete project cost evaluation.

Must be a collaborative and passionate advocate for our customers, empowering and informing them throughout 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 assemble a complete presentation‑worthy estimate package that clearly communicates project cost.

Must be able to collaborate with 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.

Must have experience with the bidding process: soliciting bids, communicating with bidders, evaluating subcontractor proposals, using bid tally sheets, etc.

Make subcontractor award recommendations to the customer/owner and negotiate and finalize subcontracts with trade partners.

Must be prepared to participate and often lead the preparation and presentation of cost / budget information to the customer/owner.

Must have 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 We are looking for a flexible, detail-oriented team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks, produce quality work, and consistently meet deadlines. Conceptual design assistance.

Design development through construction document estimating (quantification and pricing).

Interaction with subcontractor / equipment vendor community in multiple DPR office regions throughout the Northeast corridor.

Preparation and analysis (scoping) of mechanical, plumbing, fire sprinkler, HVAC and automatic temperature controls bid packages.

Subcontractor procurement.

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