Senior Estimator

DPR Construction; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

DPR Construction in Pasadena is seeking a senior estimator with at least 8 years of commercial construction experience. The candidate will work on negotiated projects in areas like healthcare and technology.

Responsible for preparing detailed cost estimates, collaborating with teams, and leading the bidding process, the estimator should exhibit strong communication and project management skills, along with proficiency in various software tools.

The anticipated starting pay range is $160,000 - $205,000, with a variety of benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a commercial construction estimator.
• Flexible and detail-oriented team player.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the project from initial estimate through formalization.
• Prepare detailed estimates and evaluate project costs.
• Collaborate with project team for staffing and project requirements.

Skills

Excellent listening skills

Strong communication skills

Creative problem-solving

Collaboration

Project management

Bidding process understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Estimating software (WinEst, Timberline)

Take-off software (On-Screen Takeoff)

BIM tools (Revit, Assemble)

Project management software (CMiC)

Scheduling software (Primavera)

Job description

Job Description

DPR Construction is seeking a senior estimator with at least 8 years of commercial construction experience. Estimators will work primarily on negotiated commercial projects within our core markets: healthcare, advanced technology, higher education, life sciences, and corporate office. Senior estimators will work closely with architects, engineers, owners, and subcontractors and are required to have the following skills:

• Handling the project from first estimate all the way through subcontracts being formalized.
• Ability to look beyond the information that has been given, to ask the right questions and work to provide a complete project cost evaluation.
• Must be a collaborative and passionate advocate for our customers, empowering and informing them throughout the project.
• Must be aggressive in providing innovative solutions to complex issues as they arise related to cost, lead-times, trade partners, and/or specified products or materials.
• Ability to make reliable predictions as it relates to cost and be comfortable estimating across all scopes of work.
• Must have experience preparing detailed conceptual cost estimates and conceptual cost studies from schematic or feasibility-level documentation.
• Ability to prepare detailed estimates and, as the design evolves, develop variance summaries between estimates and value engineering studies throughout.
• Ability to assemble a complete presentation-worthy estimate package that clearly communicates project cost.
• Must be able to collaborate with project team to establish the necessary staffing and project requirements.
• Must have knowledge and understanding of unit costs and the factors that affect construction cost.
• Ability to prepare detailed instructions to bidders, trade specific clarifications and comprehensive bid packages.
• Must have experience with the bidding process: soliciting bids, communicating with the bidders, evaluating subcontractor proposals, using bid tally sheets, etc.
• Make subcontractor award recommendations to customer/owner and the negotiation and finalization of subcontracts with trade partners.
• Must be prepared to participate and often lead the preparation and presentation of cost / budget information to the customer/owner.
• Must have experience being a member of the team involved in request for proposal responses (RFP’s) and the formal presentation for a project.
• Ability to engage and develop business with new and existing customers.
• Ability to lead the preparation and presentation of cost / budget information to the customer/owner.
• Ability to lead and facilitate value engineering sessions with the project team and design team.
• Is a key participant with leadership experience involved in request for proposal responses (RFP’s) and the formal presentation for a project.
• Must be familiar with reviewing construction contracts and can identify key insurance and damages clauses.
• Can lead, manage and motivate project teams during the preconstruction phase of a project.

Qualifications

We are looking for a flexible, detail-oriented team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks, produce quality work, and consistently meet deadlines. The successful candidate will possess:

• Excellent listening skills and strong communication skills.
• Creative and innovative approaches and solutions on a project‑by‑project basis.
• Ability to identify, adapt to, and resolve complex issues.
• Effective participation in team environment, with both external and internal teammates.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, estimating software (WinEst, Timberline or similar), take‑off software (On‑Screen Takeoff or similar), BIM tools (Revit, Assemble, etc.), project management software (CMiC or similar), and scheduling software (Primavera or similar).
• 8+ years of experience as a commercial construction estimator preferably within DPR’s core markets.
• Bachelor’s degree a plus but not required.
• A strong work ethic and a “can‑do” attitude.
• This job is salaried.

Anticipated Starting Pay Range

$160,000.00 - $205,000.00

Nothing is more important than your health and wellness. DPR offers a variety of medical, dental, vision and wellness benefits to keep you healthy. Read more about eligibility and available benefits programs.