Associate Preconstruction Estimator

Our culture is rooted in a shared vision — to help keep the world’s most precious resource safe — and in the core values that guide us in pursuing this vision and delivering on our mission to clients.

We provide the highest quality liquid storage design and construction services at the best long-term value with an unrivaled customer experience. We have built over 3,500 pre-stressed concrete liquid storage tanks over the past 90 years around the country and world, as a result we have become the leader in the industry when it comes to quality and innovation.

As an Associate Preconstruction Estimator at DN, you'll be responsible for preparing, coordinating, and submitting budgetary and bid level estimates for current and future projects to the Estimating team. This role is vital to the success and planning of our builds, and is a great opportunity for a candidate to build a future in construction.

• Review project bid documents and correspondences to develop a thorough understanding of the scope of work and potential risks relating to the project estimate.
• Prepare and submit Requests For Information (RFIs) for items that need resolution with direction from the Estimating team to to properly prepare the detailed estimate.
• Perform quantity surveys and takeoffs to develop a detailed basis of estimate for assigned scope of work.
• Collaborate with team members to develop and deliver a Proposal Letter to General Contractors identifying the scope of work to be performed by DN and performed by the General Contractor.
• Coordinate with the Preconstruction Estimator, Procurement and Cost Estimator to solicit participation from subcontractors and vendors required to support the scope of work, ensuring timely delivery of their quotation.
• Prepare subcontractor and vendor cost comparison analysis to assist in determining the lowest qualified subcontractor and/or vendor to carry into the bid/proposal.
• Assist in the preparation of preliminary project construction schedules to support the basis of bid.
• Assist in the preparation and development of the basis of estimate for assigned scope of work.
• As directed, assist in the preparation of the Post Bid Report.
• Assist in scheduling and facilitating hand-off meetings and in generating hand-off packages. 
• Assist project team with value engineering pricing requests/support.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering or other technical field such as Construction Management.
• 1+ year of professional experience preferably in the municipal, consulting or construction related industry.
• Proficiency with MS Office, estimating programs, scheduling, Bluebeam and AutoCAD software
• Verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with a range of partners, managers, and subject matter experts

• Competitive Compensation
• Annual Incentive Program
• 401k with Employer Matching Contribution
• Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Gym Reimbursement

DN is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.