Precon Engineer - SPW

DPR Construction; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking an entry-level SPW Estimator to support preconstruction activities in Denver, CO. The role involves assisting with quantity assessments, production research, cost studies, and document review in collaboration with field leaders and project teams.

You will apply foundational construction methods knowledge to support estimating, logistics planning, and constructability evaluations, contributing to proposals and early-phase SPW planning materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field, or equivalent experience required.
• 0-2 years of experience in SPW estimating, construction engineering, planning, or related construction role required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews drawings, models, and specs to identify SPW scope requirements and conflicts.
• Prepares basic quantity assessments and cost studies gathering data on material, labor, and equipment for SPW activities.
• Supports collection and validation of production rate information by coordinating with field leaders and reviewing historical SPW data.
• Assists in developing SPW constructability inputs, logistics considerations, and sequencing assumptions for early planning.
• Tracks and organizes SPW pricing information, proposal documents, and historical data for records.
• Assists with subcontractor or supplier pricing when SPW interfaces with trade partners.
• Coordinates with SPW estimators, engineers, and operations to align SPW assumptions with project strategies.
• Develops proficiency in estimating tools, takeoff software, and internal SPW cost databases.
• Contributes to SPW reports, updates and cost summaries for internal teams and client deliverables.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management/engineering/architecture

Tools

Estimating tools

Takeoff software

Internal SPW cost databases

Job description

Job Description At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization. As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

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.

Benefits

Anticipated starting pay range: Nothing is more important than your health and wellness. DPR offers a variety of medical, dental, vision and wellness benefits to keep you healthy.

About DPR

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.

Why Join Us?

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.

Recognition

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.