Estimator- Division 7

DPR•Nashville, TN

About The Position

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.

Requirements

At least 5 years of commercial construction experience.
Experience preparing detailed conceptual division 7 cost estimates and conceptual cost studies from schematic or feasibility-level documentation.
Experience preparing detailed estimates and developing variance summaries between estimates and value engineering studies.
Experience assembling and presenting a complete presentation-worthy estimate package.
Knowledge and understanding of unit costs and the factors that affect construction cost.
Experience preparing detailed instructions to bidders, trade specific clarifications and comprehensive bid packages for sub-tiers.
Experience with the bidding process: soliciting bids, communicating with bidders, evaluating subcontractor proposals, using bid tally sheets.
Experience working closely with Operations Team to refine Division 7 estimate and ensure alignment with project approach, schedule, and logistics.
Experience making subcontractor award recommendations and negotiating and finalizing subcontracts with trade partners.
Experience as a member of the team involved in request for proposal responses (RFPs) and formal project presentations.
Experience engaging and developing business with new and existing customers.
Familiarity with reviewing construction contracts and identifying key risks that could affect the Division 7 estimate.
Ability to 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.
A strong work ethic and a “can-do” attitude.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Handling the project from first estimate all the way through contracts being formalized.
Provide a complete drywall cost evaluation and approach to the project.
Provide innovative solutions to complex issues related to cost, lead-times, trade partners, and/or specified products or materials.
Make reliable predictions as it relates to cost and estimate all aspects of drywall construction.
Prepare detailed conceptual division 7 cost estimates and conceptual cost studies from schematic or feasibility-level documentation.
Prepare detailed estimates and develop variance summaries between estimates and value engineering studies.
Assemble and present a complete presentation-worthy estimate package.
Collaborate with the entire project team to establish necessary staffing and project requirements.
Prepare detailed instructions to bidders, trade specific clarifications and comprehensive bid packages for sub-tiers.
Manage the bidding process: soliciting bids, communicating with bidders, evaluating subcontractor proposals, using bid tally sheets.
Work closely with Operations Team to refine Division 7 estimate and ensure alignment with project approach, schedule, and logistics.
Make subcontractor award recommendations and negotiate and finalize subcontracts with trade partners.
Participate in request for proposal responses (RFPs) and formal project presentations.
Engage and develop business with new and existing customers.
Lead and facilitate value engineering sessions with the project team and design team.
Review construction contracts and identify key risks that could affect the Division 7 estimate.
Lead, manage and motivate project teams during the preconstruction phase of a project.