Precon Engineer - SPW Estimating & Planning

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

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.