Drywall Self-Perform Estimator – Cost & Planning

mydpr; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Self-Perform Work Estimator to prepare detailed SPW cost estimates guiding project planning and decisions.

The role requires 4–6 years in estimating or cost analysis, a bachelor's degree in a related field, and the ability to coordinate with field teams, suppliers, and project stakeholders to ensure accurate, market-aligned estimates and continuous improvement in estimating practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CM, engineering, architecture, or related field.
• 4–6 years of estimating, preconstruction, or cost analysis experience.
• Experience with SPW estimating for multi-trade projects.
• Ability to collaborate with project, field, and operations teams.
• Develops variance analyses and cost studies to support value engineering.

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 to evaluate vendor and supplier pricing for SPW materials and equipment.
• Develops variance analyses and cost studies to support value engineering and constructability discussions.
• Coordinates with scheduling and operations to ensure SPW scope aligns with phasing and sequencing plans, and maintain historical data.
• Communicates estimate assumptions, findings, and recommendations clearly to project stakeholders.

Skills

SPW Estimating

Cost Analysis

Preconstruction

Variance Analysis

SPW cost estimates

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management / engineering / architecture

Job description

DPR Construction in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Self-Perform Work Estimator to prepare detailed SPW cost estimates guiding project planning and decisions.

The role requires 4–6 years in estimating or cost analysis, a bachelor's degree in a related field, and the ability to coordinate with field teams, suppliers, and project stakeholders to ensure accurate, market-aligned estimates and continuous improvement in estimating practices.