DPR Construction

Electrical Estimator

DPR Construction$70K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in Electrical Commercial Construction as an Estimator.
  • Preferred experience in DPR core markets: healthcare, higher education, advanced technology, life sciences, and commercial.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required.
  • Field experience beneficial, but not mandatory.
  • Experience with Design/Build and Design/Assist projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Align with Evergreen Innovation Group's mission and vision.
  • Manage estimating from initial project assessment to final handoff.
  • Conduct thorough cost evaluations by asking detailed questions and analyzing data.
  • Act as a proactive advocate for clients throughout the project.
  • Generate innovative solutions to complex project issues.
  • Devise reliable cost predictions across various scopes of work.
  • Prepare comprehensive presentations of project estimates to stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Collaborative and innovative work culture.
  • Employee ownership opportunities.
  • Access to advanced technology and project management tools.
  • Recognition as a top workplace by several prestigious organizations.
  • Opportunities for career growth and development.
Full Job Description

Job Description

Evergreen Innovation Group, part of the DPR Family of Companies, is seeking an Electrical Estimator with at least 5 years of experience on commercial construction projects. Estimators will work primarily on negotiated electrical commercial projects within our core markets: healthcare, higher education, advanced technology, life sciences, and commercial. They will work closely with architects, engineers, owners, and subcontractors to make a significant impact on the success of the company and delivering on our mission. Responsibilities will include but may not be limited to the following: 

Supervisory Responsibilities 

  • None. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Demonstrates understanding and enthusiastic agreement with the vision and mission of EIG.  

  • Handles the project from first estimate all the way through project handoff.   

  • 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 and 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 worth 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 and budget information to the customer / owner.

  • Must have experience being a member of the team involved in requests for proposal responses (RFP’s) and the formal presentation for a project.

  • Able to engage and develop business with new and existing customers.

  • Willingness and desire to actively participate in Value Engineering sessions with the project team and design team.   

Required Skills and Abilities 

  • Flexible, detail-oriented team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks, produce quality work, and consistently meet deadlines.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to include both written and verbal communication.  

  • Creative and innovative approaches and solutions on a project-by-project basis.

  • Ability to identify, adapt to, and resolve complex issues.  

  • Effective participation in a team environment, both external and internal teammates.   

  • Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, estimating software (WinEst, Timberline, or similar), take-off software (Accubid Livecount or similar), BIM tools (Revit, Assemble, etc), project management software (CMiC or similar), or scheduling software (Primavera or similar).  

Education and Experience 

  • 5+ years of experience in Electrical Commercial Construction as an Estimator, preferably within DPR core markets. 

  • Bachelor’s degree a plus, but not required.   

  • Field experience a plus, but not required 

  • Experience with Design/Build and Design/Assist project a plus. 

Physical Requirements 

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 

  • Travel to and from the office as well as assigned job site(s). 

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 great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers.

About DPR Construction

DPR Construction is a commercial general contractor and construction management firm. The company provides preconstruction, construction, and post-construction services for a variety of markets, including healthcare, advanced technology, higher education, and corporate offices. DPR Construction was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Redwood City, California. The company has offices throughout the United States and has completed projects in various countries, including Singapore and the Netherlands.
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