DPR Construction

Sr Precon Engineer

DPR Construction$85K — $110K *
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 of experience in SPW estimating, production planning, construction engineering, or related fields.
  • Strong analytical skills for conducting detailed quantity assessments and cost studies.
  • Proficiency in evaluating design documents and validating production rates.
  • Ability to coordinate effectively with field leaders and project teams.

Responsibilities

  • Support preconstruction efforts by analyzing quantities, production, costs, and constructability.
  • Lead parts of the preconstruction process by reviewing design documents and making recommendations.
  • Coordinate with project teams and trade partners to assess feasibility and risks.
  • Engage with field leaders to validate production rates and labor plans.
  • Contribute to budget development by creating pricing narratives and documenting assumptions.
  • Prepare sections of preconstruction deliverables, including cost summaries and risk evaluations.
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to other preconstruction staff.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Access to technical resources and industry expertise.
  • Collaborative work environment with field and trade partners.
  • Informal mentorship and support within the team.
  • Contribution to major projects with tangible impacts.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Supports self perform preconstruction efforts by independently performing analysis through detailed quantity development, production evaluation, cost studies, and constructability assessment across multiple SPW scopes. Leads portions of the SPW preconstruction process by reviewing design documents, validating production rates, analyzing system and method alternatives, and contributing recommendations that align scope with cost, schedule, and execution strategy. Coordinates with field leaders, trade partners, and project teams to evaluate feasibility and risk. Provides guidance to team members while applying expanding SPW technical expertise to strengthen preconstruction outcomes.

Evaluates drawings, specifications, and models to define SPW scope parameters, production implications, constructability needs, and risk considerations.

Develops detailed quantity assessments, cost studies, production analyses, and comparison summaries for multiple SPW scopes.

Engages with field leaders to review and validate production rates, equipment requirements, crew compositions, and labor plans.

Participates in constructability evaluations related to SPW methods, logistics, material handling, and sequencing contributing technical observations related to SPW execution.

Contributes to the development of conceptual and detailed SPW budgets, including pricing narratives, assumptions, and qualifications while helping document SPW assumptions, clarifications, and risk items within the estimate.

Prepares sections of SPW preconstruction deliverables such as cost summaries, risk evaluations, production studies, and method alternatives and assists in leveling vendor or supplier pricing for SPW work and in areas where it interfaces with trades or materials.

Provides informal mentorship and technical guidance to other SPW preconstruction staff on estimating methods, production evaluation, and SPW processes.

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

4-6 years of experience in SPW estimating, production planning, construction engineering, or a related field required.

None required.

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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Size
4,000 employees
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Founded
1990

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