Preconstruction Engineer

Job Summary

Preconstruction Engineer with 1-5 years of commercial construction experience. Estimators will work primarily on negotiated commercial projects within our core markets.

• Prepare detailed instructions to bidders, trade specific clarifications, and comprehensive bid packages.
• Have knowledge and understanding of unit costs and factors affecting construction cost.
• Participate in RFP responses and formal presentation for a project.
• Contact suppliers and vendors to discuss various requests and due dates.
• Handle subcontractor requests efficiently.
• Prepare and distribute time-sensitive materials.
• Coordinate activities of the team from bid to proposal.
• Provide consistent customer service experience with subs and vendors.
• Track and update vendor information and manage local vendor database.
• Prepare detailed estimate updates as design evolves, including variance summaries between estimates.
• Write and negotiate subcontracts.
• Actively participate in Value Engineering sessions with the project team and design team.
• Participate and often lead the preparation and presentation of cost and budget information to the customer or owner.
• Develop business with new and existing customers.

• 1-5 years of experience as a Commercial Construction Estimator, preferably within DPR’s Core Market projects.
• Bachelor’s degree a plus but not required.
• Computer competency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint;
  Prolog preferred.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Estimating software (Timberline or similar), Project Management software (Prolog or similar), and Scheduling software (Primavera or similar).
• Excellent listening and strong communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, both as a team player and independently.
• Ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Effective participation in team environment.
• A strong work ethic and a “can-do” attitude.

• Experience preparing detailed conceptual cost estimates and conceptual cost studies from schematic or feasibility level documentation.
• Will be prepared to participate and often lead the preparation and presentation of cost and budget information to the customer or owner.

This position is salaried.

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