Preconstruction Estimator – SPW & Planning

DPR Construction; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking an SPW Estimating Support professional to assist with quantity assessments, cost studies, and SPW planning. You will collaborate with field leaders, engineers, and project teams to clarify SPW scopes and feasibility of proposed work plans.

Responsibilities include reviewing drawings, preparing cost data, and aiding in constructability inputs, logistics, and sequencing for early planning and proposals.

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 a related construction role required.
• Certifications and Licenses: None required.

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

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Job description

DPR Construction is seeking an SPW Estimating Support professional to assist with quantity assessments, cost studies, and SPW planning. You will collaborate with field leaders, engineers, and project teams to clarify SPW scopes and feasibility of proposed work plans.

Responsibilities include reviewing drawings, preparing cost data, and aiding in constructability inputs, logistics, and sequencing for early planning and proposals.