Estimator

DPR Construction; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking an experienced estimator with 5+ years of commercial construction experience to lead cost evaluations for negotiated projects. You will work closely with architects, engineers, owners, and subcontractors to develop complete, presentation‑worthy estimates.

Responsibilities include creating detailed cost studies, supporting bid packages, and presenting cost information to clients. Strong software skills and a proactive, customer‑focused approach are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a commercial construction estimator.
• Flexible, detail‑oriented team player who can manage multiple tasks, produce quality work, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Excellent listening and strong communication skills.
• Creative and innovative problem‑solving on a project‑by‑project basis.
• Ability to identify, adapt to, and resolve complex issues.
• Effective participation in a team environment with both internal and external teammates.

Responsibilities

• Handle the project from the first estimate through the formalization of subcontracts.
• Look beyond the information given, ask the right questions, and provide a complete project cost evaluation.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, owners, and subcontractors throughout the project.
• Advocate for customers, empowering and informing them throughout the project.
• Provide innovative solutions to complex cost, lead‑time, trade‑partner, and material issues.
• Make reliable cost predictions across all scopes of work.
• Prepare detailed conceptual cost estimates and conceptual cost studies from schematic or feasibility‑level documentation.
• Develop variance summaries between estimates and value‑engineering studies as the design evolves.
• Assemble a complete presentation‑worthy estimate package that clearly communicates project cost.
• Collaborate with the project team to establish required staffing and project requirements.
• Prepare detailed instructions to bidders, trade‑specific clarifications, and comprehensive bid packages.
• Participate in the bidding process: solicit bids, communicate with bidders, evaluate subcontractor proposals, and use bid tally sheets.
• Make subcontractor award recommendations, negotiate, and finalize subcontracts with trade partners.
• Lead the preparation and presentation of cost/budget information to the customer/owner.
• Serve as a member of the RFP response team and present formal proposals for projects.
• Engage and develop business with new and existing customers.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Negotiation

Strong work ethic

Tools

Microsoft Office

WinEst

Timberline

On-Screen Takeoff

Revit

Assemble

CMiC

Primavera

Job description

Job Description

DPR Construction is seeking an estimator with at least 5 years of commercial construction experience. Estimators will work primarily on negotiated commercial projects within our core markets and work closely with architects, engineers, owners, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Handle the project from the first estimate through the formalization of subcontracts.
• Look beyond the information given, ask the right questions, and provide a complete project cost evaluation.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, owners, and subcontractors throughout the project.
• Advocate for customers, empowering and informing them throughout the project.
• Provide innovative solutions to complex cost, lead‑time, trade‑partner, and material issues.
• Make reliable cost predictions across all scopes of work.
• Prepare detailed conceptual cost estimates and conceptual cost studies from schematic or feasibility‑level documentation.
• Develop variance summaries between estimates and value‑engineering studies as the design evolves.
• Assemble a complete presentation‑worthy estimate package that clearly communicates project cost.
• Collaborate with the project team to establish required staffing and project requirements.
• Prepare detailed instructions to bidders, trade‑specific clarifications, and comprehensive bid packages.
• Participate in the bidding process: solicit bids, communicate with bidders, evaluate subcontractor proposals, and use bid tally sheets.
• Make subcontractor award recommendations, negotiate, and finalize subcontracts with trade partners.
• Lead the preparation and presentation of cost/budget information to the customer/owner.
• Serve as a member of the RFP response team and present formal proposals for projects.
• Engage and develop business with new and existing customers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a commercial construction estimator, preferably within DPR’s core markets.
• Flexible, detail‑oriented team player who can manage multiple tasks, produce quality work, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Excellent listening and strong communication skills.
• Creative and innovative problem‑solving on a project‑by‑project basis.
• Ability to identify, adapt to, and resolve complex issues.
• Effective participation in a team environment with both internal and external teammates.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite; estimating software (WinEst, Timberline, or similar); take‑off software (On‑Screen Takeoff or similar); BIM tools (Revit, Assemble, etc.); project management software (CMiC or similar); scheduling software (Primavera or similar).
• Strong work ethic and a “can‑do” attitude.

Benefits

Anticipated starting pay range: $115,000.00 – $150,000.00.

Health & wellness benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs.

EEO Statement

DPR is an equal‑opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at DPR are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical or mental disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. DPR will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Read more in our EEOE Policy.