Low Voltage SPW Estimator — Cost & Risk Expert

mydpr; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking a Self-Perform Work (SPW) Cost Estimator to prepare detailed estimates for multiple trades, leveraging materials, labor and production data. You will work with project teams to ensure estimates reflect current market conditions, production rates and risk assessments.

The role requires a bachelors degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field and 4–6 years of estimating/preconstruction experience.

Qualifications

• Roles involve preparing SPW cost estimates using material, labor and production data.
• Analyze drawings, models and specs to validate quantities and scope.
• Collaborate with field, engineers and procurement to align estimates with plans.

Responsibilities

• Prepare comprehensive SPW cost estimates across multiple scopes.
• Analyze drawings, models and specs to validate quantities and risks.
• Coordinate with procurement to evaluate vendor pricing and level bids.
• Develop variance analyses and cost studies to support value engineering.
• Ensure estimates align with phasing, access and sequencing plans.

Skills

Cost estimation

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelors degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field

Job description

DPR Construction is seeking a Self-Perform Work (SPW) Cost Estimator to prepare detailed estimates for multiple trades, leveraging materials, labor and production data. You will work with project teams to ensure estimates reflect current market conditions, production rates and risk assessments.

The role requires a bachelors degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field and 4–6 years of estimating/preconstruction experience.