DPR Construction delivers high-performance construction services across various sectors.
The estimator must ask critical questions to develop comprehensive cost evaluations and offer innovative solutions to cost, lead‑time, and material challenges. They will prepare conceptual and detailed drywall cost estimates, track variances as designs evolve, and create presentation‑ready estimate packages for any audience. Collaboration with project teams, subcontractors, and the Operations group is essential to align estimates with staffing, schedules, and logistics, while also handling bid packages, subcontractor negotiations, and value‑engineering sessions.
DPR Construction is looking for a Drywall Estimator with a minimum of three years of commercial construction experience. The estimator will work on projects in DPR’s core markets, including healthcare, advanced technology, higher education, life sciences, and corporate offices. This role involves managing the drywall estimating process from the initial estimate through contract finalization.
Successful candidates are flexible, detail‑oriented team players who can juggle multiple tasks while meeting deadlines. They possess strong listening and communication skills, a creative problem‑solving mindset, and proficiency with Microsoft Office, estimating tools such as WinEst, take‑off software, BIM platforms, project management, and scheduling applications. Applicants should have three to five years of commercial estimating experience in DPR’s target markets, a bachelor’s degree is a plus, and a strong work ethic with a “can‑do” attitude.