Preconstruction Engineer- Concrete

DPR Construction

About The Position

DPR Construction is seeking a Preconstruction Engineer for their Self Perform Concrete team, requiring 1-5 years of commercial construction experience. This role primarily involves working on negotiated commercial projects within DPR's core markets, collaborating closely with architects, engineers, owners, and subcontractors. The position demands strong skills in preparing detailed bid instructions, trade-specific clarifications, comprehensive bid packages, and understanding unit costs. Candidates must have experience in Request for Proposal Responses (RFP’s) and project presentations, as well as managing supplier and subcontractor requests, preparing time-sensitive materials, and coordinating team activities from bid to proposal. The role also includes tracking vendor information, managing local vendor databases, preparing detailed estimate updates with variance summaries, and writing/negotiating subcontracts. Active participation in Value Engineering sessions is expected. DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects across advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is an employee-owned company with approximately 11,000 employees globally, recognized as a great place to work. The company emphasizes growth, innovation, and building great teams, careers, and projects. DPR is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

1-5 years of commercial construction experience
Knowledge and understanding of unit costs and the factors that affect construction cost
Experience being a member of the team involved in Request for Proposal Responses (RFP’s) and the formal presentation for a project
Excellent listening skills
Strong communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work both as a team player and independently
Computer competency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Ability to identify and resolve complex issues
Effective participation in team environment
Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
Proficient computer skills in Estimating software (Timberline or similar)
Proficient computer skills in Project Management software (Prolog or similar)
Proficient computer skills in Scheduling software (Primavera or similar)
1-5 years of experience as a Commercial Construction Estimator, preferably within DPR’s Core Market projects
A strong work ethic and a “can-do” attitude

Nice To Haves

Experience preparing detailed conceptual cost estimates and conceptual cost studies from schematic or feasibility level documentation
Ability to participate and often lead the preparation and presentation of cost and budget information to the customer or owner
Ability to develop business with new and existing customers
Bachelor’s degree

Responsibilities

Prepare detailed instructions to bidders, trade specific clarifications and comprehensive bid packages
Work closely with architects, engineers, owners, and subcontractors
Contact suppliers and vendors to discuss various requests and due dates
Effectively and efficiently handle subcontractor requests
Prepare and distribute time-sensitive materials
Coordinate activities of the team from bid to proposal
Provide a consistent customer service experience with subs and vendors
Track and update vendor information and manage local vendor database
Prepare detailed estimate updates, as the design evolves, including preparing variance summaries between estimates
Write and negotiate subcontracts
Actively participate in Value Engineering sessions with the project team and design team
Prepare detailed conceptual cost estimates and conceptual cost studies from schematic or feasibility level documentation (preferred)
Participate and often lead the preparation and presentation of cost and budget information to the customer or owner (preferred)
Develop business with new and existing customers (preferred)