Senior Estimator- Concrete

DPR•San Diego, CA

19h•$120,000 - $170,000

About The Position

DPR Construction is seeking a Senior Concrete 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 concrete 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 concrete construction. Must have experience preparing detailed conceptual concrete 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 concrete 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 concrete 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 concrete estimate. Can lead, manage and motivate project teams during the preconstruction phase of a project.

Requirements

At least 5 years of commercial construction experience
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 concrete 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 concrete construction
Must have experience preparing detailed conceptual concrete 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 concrete 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 concrete 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 concrete estimate
Can 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