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Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success.
By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company’s rewards, we’ve found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years.
Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places every day, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.
Role Summary
The Senior Estimating Engineer will continue learning JE Dunn processes and tools and developing professional skills while assisting with the preparation of more complex cost estimates for competitive bids and negotiated proposals. This position will be responsible for participating in various facets of the construction and estimating process to develop a greater understanding of the building process and how JE Dunn executes projects. All activities will support the strategy, vision, and values of JE Dunn. Autonomy and Decision Making
Makes decisions on routine matters, provides recommendations to supervisor, and refers all exceptions to supervisor. Key Role Responsibilities - Core
ESTIMATING FAMILY - CORE Performs quantity survey of materials shown on project plans. Reads and outlines project specifications. Maintains an audit trail of the quantity survey from estimate to estimate. Supports vendor/subcontractor pricing/bid solicitation and coordination. Supports the distribution of plans and specifications to vendors/subcontractors. Works collaboratively and creates relationships with project team members, subcontractors, vendors, and clients. Gains field operational exposure through onsite project support, as opportunities exist. Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core
SENIOR ESTIMATING ENGINEER In addition, this position will be responsible for: Prepares complete cost estimates for competitive bids and negotiated proposals with manager review. Prepares and analyzes vendor quotes for estimate integration or detailed buyout analysis. Develops value creation items and coordinates with the design team and applicable consultants. Leads constructability reviews; coordinates with QA/QC and analyzes documents for potential challenges. Develops scopes of work for most, including complex, trades and receives and analyzes subcontractor/vendor proposals. Provides coordination input and willingly shares subject matter expertise to advance team development. Manages estimate revisions to maintain preconstruction schedule and advance the project to the next design phase. Presents estimates to clients with support as needed. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to perform work accurately, completely, and in a timely manner. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Proficiency in MS Office. Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications. Proficiency in construction estimating software. Knowledge of construction technology and means/methods of construction management. Ability to prepare quantity surveys. Knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work. Understanding of Lean processes and philosophy. Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, both internally and externally. Education
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field. Equivalent relevant experience will be considered in lieu of formal education. Experience
3+ years of construction experience. Ability to lift up to 10 pounds. May require overnight travel. Willingness to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs. Normal office environment, with potential exposure to extreme conditions (hot or cold). Frequent activity: sitting, viewing computer screen. Occasional activity: standing, walking, bending, climbing, reaching above shoulder, pushing, pulling. Benefits Information
The benefits package for this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details. JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and provide equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a drug-free workplace and conducts background screenings. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request an accommodation, please contact accommodations@jedunn.com. JE Dunn does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Resumes sent without prior agreement will be considered unsolicited and property of JE Dunn. No phone calls or emails, please. Why People Work Here
At JE Dunn, we offer an inspiring environment to enrich your life and those around you. Building on our history,
our employee owners are shaping the future of JE Dunn. In our team-focused environment,
we do life together
and are generously
rewarded for our efforts . About JE Dunn
For more information, click here. JE Dunn participates in the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program.
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The Senior Estimating Engineer will continue learning JE Dunn processes and tools and developing professional skills while assisting with the preparation of more complex cost estimates for competitive bids and negotiated proposals. This position will be responsible for participating in various facets of the construction and estimating process to develop a greater understanding of the building process and how JE Dunn executes projects. All activities will support the strategy, vision, and values of JE Dunn. Autonomy and Decision Making
Makes decisions on routine matters, provides recommendations to supervisor, and refers all exceptions to supervisor. Key Role Responsibilities - Core
ESTIMATING FAMILY - CORE Performs quantity survey of materials shown on project plans. Reads and outlines project specifications. Maintains an audit trail of the quantity survey from estimate to estimate. Supports vendor/subcontractor pricing/bid solicitation and coordination. Supports the distribution of plans and specifications to vendors/subcontractors. Works collaboratively and creates relationships with project team members, subcontractors, vendors, and clients. Gains field operational exposure through onsite project support, as opportunities exist. Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core
SENIOR ESTIMATING ENGINEER In addition, this position will be responsible for: Prepares complete cost estimates for competitive bids and negotiated proposals with manager review. Prepares and analyzes vendor quotes for estimate integration or detailed buyout analysis. Develops value creation items and coordinates with the design team and applicable consultants. Leads constructability reviews; coordinates with QA/QC and analyzes documents for potential challenges. Develops scopes of work for most, including complex, trades and receives and analyzes subcontractor/vendor proposals. Provides coordination input and willingly shares subject matter expertise to advance team development. Manages estimate revisions to maintain preconstruction schedule and advance the project to the next design phase. Presents estimates to clients with support as needed. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to perform work accurately, completely, and in a timely manner. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Proficiency in MS Office. Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications. Proficiency in construction estimating software. Knowledge of construction technology and means/methods of construction management. Ability to prepare quantity surveys. Knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work. Understanding of Lean processes and philosophy. Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, both internally and externally. Education
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field. Equivalent relevant experience will be considered in lieu of formal education. Experience
3+ years of construction experience. Ability to lift up to 10 pounds. May require overnight travel. Willingness to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs. Normal office environment, with potential exposure to extreme conditions (hot or cold). Frequent activity: sitting, viewing computer screen. Occasional activity: standing, walking, bending, climbing, reaching above shoulder, pushing, pulling. Benefits Information
The benefits package for this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details. JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and provide equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a drug-free workplace and conducts background screenings. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request an accommodation, please contact accommodations@jedunn.com. JE Dunn does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Resumes sent without prior agreement will be considered unsolicited and property of JE Dunn. No phone calls or emails, please. Why People Work Here
At JE Dunn, we offer an inspiring environment to enrich your life and those around you. Building on our history,
our employee owners are shaping the future of JE Dunn. In our team-focused environment,
we do life together
and are generously
rewarded for our efforts . About JE Dunn
For more information, click here. JE Dunn participates in the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program.
#J-18808-Ljbffr