DPR Construction

Estimator - Metals

DPR Construction$100K — $140K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 4-6 years in estimating, preconstruction, or cost analysis for self-perform or construction projects
  • Proficient in analyzing technical drawings, models, and specifications
  • Experience in collaboration with cross-functional teams including field leaders and engineers
  • Knowledge of market conditions, labor, materials, and production methods

Responsibilities

  • Prepare detailed SPW cost estimates that incorporate materials, labor, and production data
  • Analyze project drawings and specifications to assess quantities and identify risks
  • Collaborate with field leaders and project teams to ensure alignment of estimates and execution plans
  • Coordinate with procurement teams to evaluate and level supplier bids for SPW materials
  • Develop variance analyses to support value engineering discussions
  • Maintain historical cost data to improve estimating accuracy
  • Communicate estimate findings and assumptions clearly to stakeholders and identify SPW-related risks

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Wellness programs to support health and well-being
  • Employee support for skilled craft, labor, and professional development opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Summary:
Prepares detailed and accurate Self-Perform Work (SPW) cost estimates that support project planning, bidding, and operational decision-making. Applies technical knowledge of materials, labor, and production methods to evaluate SPW scopes across multiple trades. Collaborates with project, field, and operations teams to ensure estimates reflect realistic production rates, current market conditions, and risk assessments. Contributes to the continuous improvement of SPW estimating tools and data management practices.

Key Responsibilities:
Prepares comprehensive SPW cost estimates, integrating material, labor, equipment, and production data for multiple scopes.
Analyzes drawings, models, and specifications to validate quantities, identify risks, and confirm scope completeness.
Collaborates with field leaders, engineers, and project teams to verify production rates and align estimates with execution plans.
Coordinates with procurement teams to evaluate vendor and supplier pricing for SPW materials and equipment, levelling supplier and trade partner bids for SPW work, ensuring that all proposals are consistent with project assumptions and identifying any variances.
Develops variance analyses and cost studies to support value engineering and constructability discussions.
Coordinates with scheduling and operations teams to ensure SPW scope aligns with phasing, access, and sequencing plans, and maintains historical cost and production data to support continuous improvement in estimating accuracy.
Communicates estimate assumptions, findings, and recommendations clearly to project stakeholders, and identifies SPW-related risks, constraints, and uncertainties and incorporates appropriate allowances or contingencies in partnership with operations teams.

Education Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience:
4-6 years of experience in estimating, preconstruction, or cost analysis for self-perform or construction projects required.

Certifications and Licenses:
None required.

Anticipated starting pay range:
$100,000.00- $140,000.00
Nothing is more important than your health and wellness. DPR offers a variety of medical, dental, vision and wellness benefits to keep you healthy. Read more about eligibility and available benefits programs

for skilled craft and labor or experienced professionals and recent graduates.

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.
Learn more about DPR Construction
Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1990

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