Preconstruction Engineer — SPW & Estimating

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Wellness program

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking a SPW Estimating professional in Colorado Springs to support Self-Perform Work preconstruction and field operations. You will assist with quantity take-offs, cost studies, and document reviews, collaborating with engineers, field leaders, and project teams to validate feasibility and plan early work.

Responsibilities include developing SPW inputs, tracking pricing, and supporting proposals and cost summaries.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Reviews drawings, models, and specifications to identify SPW scope requirements and potential conflicts.
• Prepares basic quantity assessments and cost studies for SPW activities and documents assumptions and scope notes.
• 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 SPW pricing information, proposal documents, and historical data to maintain project records; assists with subcontractor pricing when interfaces with trade partners.
• Coordinates with SPW estimators, engineers, and operations teams to align SPW assumptions with broader project strategies.
• Develops proficiency in estimating tools and takeoff software; contributes to SPW reports and cost summaries.

Skills

Preconstruction planning

Quantity take-offs

Collaboration with field teams

Change order management

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management/engineering/architecture or related field

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid/HeavyJob

Agtek

AutoCAD

Job description

DPR Construction is seeking a SPW Estimating professional in Colorado Springs to support Self-Perform Work preconstruction and field operations. You will assist with quantity take-offs, cost studies, and document reviews, collaborating with engineers, field leaders, and project teams to validate feasibility and plan early work.

Responsibilities include developing SPW inputs, tracking pricing, and supporting proposals and cost summaries.