DPR Construction

Sr. Precon Engineer - SPW

DPR Construction$80K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or similar field required
  • 4-6 years of experience in SPW estimating, production planning, or construction engineering
  • Proficiency in evaluating drawings and specifications for construction projects
  • Experience in developing budget estimates and assessing production implications
  • Ability to provide technical guidance and mentorship to peers

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate drawings and specifications to determine SPW scope and risks
  • Develop detailed quantity assessments and cost studies for various SPW projects
  • Review and validate production rates and crew compositions with field leaders
  • Conduct constructability evaluations for material handling and logistics
  • Contribute to creating conceptual and detailed budgets with pricing narratives
  • Prepare preconstruction deliverables including risk evaluations and production studies
  • Provide informal mentorship to preconstruction staff on estimation methods

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare and wellness programs
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Supportive mentorship and guidance in technical skills
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Summary:
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.

Key Responsibilities:
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.

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 SPW estimating, production planning, construction engineering, or a related field required.

Certifications and Licenses:
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.
Learn more about DPR Construction
Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1990

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