Estimator- Division 7

DPR Construction•Tampa, FL

19h

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 DPR's 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. 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 private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world. Working at DPR, employees have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape their future, building opportunity together by harnessing talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing collective ambition. DPR is recognized as a great place to work by its teammates and leading news organizations. The DPR family of companies aims to close the gap between design and construction with an integrated collection of products and services to build smarter, move faster and achieve strong results. With approximately 11,000 employees, the company shares a commitment to growth, innovation and building great things—great teams, great careers and great projects that change the world. DPR is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind, basing all employment decisions on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to protected statuses. Reasonable accommodations are available for the application process.

Requirements

at least 5 years of commercial construction experience
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
A strong work ethic and a “can-do” attitude

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree a plus but not required
preferably within DPR’s core markets

Responsibilities

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