MEP Estimator

DPR Construction • Dallas, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Responsibilities for this position and required skills include: 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 make reliable predictions as it relates to cost and be comfortable estimating across all scopes of work. Must have experience preparing detailed conceptual 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 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. Ability to prepare detailed instructions to bidders, trade specific clarifications and comprehensive bid packages. 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.

Requirements

• At least 8-10 years of commercial construction experience.
• Experience preparing detailed conceptual cost estimates and conceptual cost studies from schematic or feasibility level documentation.
• Experience preparing detailed estimates and as the design evolves, develop variance summaries between estimates and value engineering studies throughout.
• Experience assembling a complete presentation-worthy estimate package that clearly communicates project cost.
• 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.
• Experience with the bidding process: soliciting bids, communicating with bidders, evaluating subcontractor proposals, using bid tally sheets, etc.
• Experience being a member of the team involved in request for proposal responses (RFP’s) and the formal presentation for a project.

Nice To Haves

• Flexible, detail-oriented team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks, produce quality work, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Conceptual budgeting / estimating.
• 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.
• Presentation of estimates/budgets with owners/consultants.
• Preparation and analysis (scoping) of mechanical, plumbing, fire sprinkler, HVAC and automatic temperature controls bid packages.
• Value management of estimates produced.
• Subcontractor procurement.

Responsibilities

• Handling the project from first estimate all the way through subcontracts being formalized.
• Look beyond the information that has been given, to ask the right questions and work to provide a complete project cost evaluation.
• Be a collaborative and passionate advocate for our customers, empowering and informing them throughout the project.
• 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.
• Make reliable predictions as it relates to cost and be comfortable estimating across all scopes of work.
• Prepare detailed conceptual cost estimates and conceptual cost studies from schematic or feasibility level documentation.
• Prepare detailed estimates and as the design evolves, develop variance summaries between estimates and value engineering studies throughout.
• Assemble a complete presentation-worthy estimate package that clearly communicates project cost.
• Collaborate with project team to establish the necessary staffing and project requirements.
• Prepare detailed instructions to bidders, trade specific clarifications and comprehensive bid packages.
• Participate in and often lead the preparation and presentation of cost / budget information to the customer/owner.
• Engage and develop business with new and existing customers.

Benefits

• Employee-owned company
• Opportunity to try new things, explore paths and shape your future
• Build opportunity together—by harnessing talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing collective ambition to make the best ideas happen
• Recognized as a great place to work
• Commitment to growth, innovation and building great things—great teams, great careers and great projects that change the world

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed