Estimator/Project Manager - Division 10

DPR Construction; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company seeks an Estimator/Project Manager for its Austin office. The ideal candidate will oversee preconstruction efforts, manage comprehensive project estimates, and lead a diverse project team ensuring successful delivery within budget. Strong communication skills and a deep understanding of commercial construction are essential. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in related fields, offering a competitive salary and a dynamic work environment focused on innovation and team success.

Benefits

Employee Ownership

Innovation Encouragement

Comprehensive Benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial construction.
• Demonstrated understanding of cost estimating, budgeting and forecasting.
• Strong work ethic and a 'can-do' attitude.

Responsibilities

• Engaging in preconstruction efforts for specific project scopes.
• Produce detailed estimates and collaborate with project teams.
• Manage project team members and ensure successful project completion.

Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Cost Estimating

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management software (Prolog or similar)

Scheduling software (Primavera or similar)

Job description

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Estimator/Project Manager - Division 10

Apply locations Austin, TX time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id JR-11437

Job Description

DPR Construction is seeking a division 10 estimator/project manager with a minimum of 5 years of commercial construction experience. This individual will be ultimately responsible for the engaging in preconstruction efforts, day-to-day execution, project controls, project engineering, cost, risk and business management of a particular project.

Management will be of commercial projects within our core markets: healthcare, higher education, advanced technology, life sciences and commercial. The estimator/project manager will work closely with all members of the project team, project executives and regional leadership teams and will be responsible for the following:

• Engaging in preconstruction efforts for DPR self-perform division 10 scope of work.
• Produce complete and detailed estimates for many different project and contract types, each requiring unique attention to details and extensive communication with the project teams.
• Create proposals with detailed specific clarifications, inclusions, and exclusions.
• Read and interpret bid documents, construction plans, and specifications.
• Provide constructability comments and creative construction alternatives. Attend architect and owner meetings for review of costs and ideas to bring projects in on budget.
• Management of all project team members (senior project engineer, project engineers, superintendents, and field office coordinator).
• Mentor, develop and train project engineers for fast-paced growth.
• 100% detailed/hands-on knowledge of project scope.
• Cost control/billings/collections/change management/cash flows/monthly status reports.
• Challenge and support jobsite and self-perform work team.
• Accountable for project completion and financials, critical success factors, and customer satisfaction results.
• Coordinate and manage the execution of planning and scheduling of projects.

Qualifications

We are looking for a flexible, detail-oriented team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks, produce quality work, and consistently meet deadlines. The successful candidate will possess:

• Excellent listening and strong communication skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Ability to create and support team morale.
• Demonstrated understanding of building processes and systems.
• Work scope requires complete understanding of cost estimating, budgeting and forecasting.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software (Prolog or similar), accounting cost management software (CMIC or similar), and scheduling software (Primavera or similar).
• 5+ years of experience in commercial construction, preferably within DPR’s core markets.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field.
• A strong work ethic and a “can-do” attitude.
• This position is salaried.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers .

The DPR family of companies is closing the gap between design and construction with an integrated collection of products and services to build smarter, move faster and achieve strong results. Our approximately 11,000 employees share a commitment to growth, innovation and building great things—great teams, great careers and great projects that change the world.

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 ethnicorigin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical or mental disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnershipstatus, 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 .

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