Precon Engineer- Earthworks

DPR Construction; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Wellness program

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking a motivated SPW estimator to support preconstruction deliverables in Denver. You will review drawings, perform basic quantity assessments, and help develop cost studies for SPW activities, collaborating with field leaders and engineers to confirm feasibility.

The role emphasizes early planning, logistics, and constructability evaluations, with access to internal SPW cost databases and estimating tools. Background in construction management is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 0-2 years in SPW estimating, construction engineering, planning, or related role.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, models, and specs to identify SPW scope and conflicts.
• Prepare basic quantity assessments and cost studies from data on materials, labor, and equipment.
• Coordinate with field leaders to validate production rates and SPW performance data.
• Assist in developing SPW constructability inputs, logistics, sequencing, and crew planning.
• Maintain SPW pricing, proposals, and historical data for records.

Skills

SPW estimating

Quantity assessments

Cost studies

Document review

Collaborative planning

Education

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

Tools

Takeoff software

Estimating tools

Job description

Job Summary

Supports development of Self-Perform Work (SPW) preconstruction deliverables by assisting with quantity assessments, production research, cost studies, and document review. Collaborates with field leaders, engineers, and project teams to clarify SPW scope requirements and confirm feasibility of proposed work plans. Applies foundational knowledge of construction methods and SPW processes to support estimating, logistics planning, and constructability evaluations. Contributes to the preparation of proposals, budgets, and early-phase SPW planning materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviews drawings, models, and specifications to identify SPW scope requirements, production considerations, and potential conflicts.
• Prepares basic quantity assessments and cost studies by gathering data on material, labor, and equipment needs for SPW activities while helping to document assumptions, clarifications, and scope notes related to SPW estimating.
• Supports collection and validation of production rate information by coordinating with field leaders and reviewing historical SPW performance data.
• Assists in developing SPW constructability inputs, logistics considerations, and sequencing assumptions to support early planning, including crew compositions, labor hours, equipment requirements, and material quantities.
• Tracks and organizes SPW pricing information, proposal documents, and historical data to maintain accurate project records.
• Assists with subcontractor or supplier pricing comparisons when SPW work interfaces with trade partners.
• Coordinates with SPW estimators, engineers, and operations teams to ensure SPW assumptions align with broader project strategies.
• Develops proficiency in estimating tools, takeoff software, and internal SPW cost databases.
• Contributes to preparation of SPW reports, updates, and cost summaries for internal teams and client deliverables.

Education Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience

0-2 years of experience in SPW estimating, construction engineering, planning, or a related construction role required.

Certifications and Licenses

None required.

Anticipated Starting Pay Range

$80,000.00- $100,000.00

Benefits

• DPR offers a variety of medical, dental, vision and wellness benefits to keep you healthy.

Company Information

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.

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.

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.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application or any step in the process:

Health & Wellness

Nothing is more important than your health and wellness.