Self-Performing Estimator: Cost, Risk & Value

mydpr; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking a Self-Perform Work (SPW) Estimator to prepare detailed cost estimates across multiple scopes, applying knowledge of materials, labor, and production methods to reflect current market conditions and project risks.

Work with project teams, field leaders, and procurement to ensure estimates align with execution plans and contingencies, while contributing to continuous improvement of estimating tools and data management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field.
• 4–6 years of experience in estimating, preconstruction, or cost analysis.
• Self-perform or construction project experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares comprehensive SPW cost estimates, integrating material, labor, equipment, and production data for multiple scopes.
• Analyzes drawings, models, and specifications to validate quantities, identify risks, and confirm scope completeness.
• Collaborates with field leaders, engineers, and project teams to verify production rates and align estimates with execution plans.
• Coordinates with procurement teams to evaluate vendor and supplier pricing for SPW materials and equipment.
• Develops variance analyses and cost studies to support value engineering and constructability discussions.
• Coordinates with scheduling and operations teams to align SPW scope with phasing and sequencing plans, maintaining cost data for continuous improvement.
• Communicates estimate assumptions, findings, and recommendations clearly to project stakeholders, identifying SPW risks and contingencies.

Skills

Cost estimation

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication

Procurement coordination

Scheduling coordination

Value engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management / engineering / architecture

Job description

DPR Construction is seeking a Self-Perform Work (SPW) Estimator to prepare detailed cost estimates across multiple scopes, applying knowledge of materials, labor, and production methods to reflect current market conditions and project risks.

Work with project teams, field leaders, and procurement to ensure estimates align with execution plans and contingencies, while contributing to continuous improvement of estimating tools and data management.