Estimator - Drywall

DPR Construction; Hillcrest (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking a Senior Estimator to prepare detailed Self-Perform Work (SPW) cost estimates supporting project planning, bidding and operations. You will analyze drawings, specs, and production data across multiple trades, collaborating with project teams to reflect realistic rates and contingencies.

Ideal candidates have a 4–6 year background in estimating or cost analysis, a bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field, and a strong focus on data-driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in construction-related field.
• 4–6 years of estimating/preconstruction/cost analysis experience.
• Experience with self-perform (SPW) or construction cost estimation.

Responsibilities

• Prepares comprehensive SPW cost estimates for multiple scopes.
• Analyzes drawings, models, and specifications to validate quantities and risks.
• Collaborates with field leaders, engineers, and project teams to align estimates with execution plans.
• Coordinates with procurement to evaluate vendor and supplier pricing for SPW materials and equipment.
• Develops variance analyses and supporting cost studies for value engineering.
• Ensures estimates align with phasing, access, and sequencing plans and maintains data history.

Skills

Self-Perform SPW cost estimates

Multi-trade estimation

Risk assessment

Vendor pricing coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field

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

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