Estimator

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Job Summary:
Delivers comprehensive and accurate cost estimates that inform project planning bidding and execution supporting organizational profitability and competitiveness. Applies in-depth analytical skills to evaluate project documents market conditions and historical data ensuring estimates reflect current trends and risks. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions and value engineering options that optimize project outcomes. Influences decision-making by presenting clear data-driven recommendations to project leaders and stakeholders. Enhances estimating processes by identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the team.

Key Responsibilities:
Prepares detailed and accurate project cost estimates for moderately complex projects incorporating material labor equipment and subcontractor costs from concept through final pricing.
Extracts production data for planning scope alignment and integration of family of companies i.e. SPW Prefab DBC etc. to support project deliverables.
Reviews project drawings specifications and contract documents to identify scope risks and opportunities for cost savings.
Coordinates with Precon Coordinators project managers engineers and procurement teams assemble comprehensive bid packages and provide clear instructions and clarifications to bidders.
Analyzes market trends vendor pricing and historical data to inform estimate development and risk assessment.
Contributes to value engineering efforts by analyzing cost impacts and proposing alternative materials methods or solutions to enhance project value.
Supports estimate reviews and documentation by organizing assumptions qualifications and clarifications to promote transparency and alignment with project objectives.

Education Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in construction management engineering architecture a related field or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience:
4-6 years of experience in estimating cost analysis project controls or a related field required.

Certifications and Licenses:
None required.

Anticipated starting pay range:

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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 youll have the chance to try new things explore unique paths and shape your future. Here we build opportunity togetherby 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.

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