Job Title: Estimating ManagerRole SummaryThe Estimating Manager 1 will prepare cost estimates for competitive bids and negotiated proposals, develop more economical ways to construct projects and provide comprehensive deliverables for major estimates. This position will be responsible for applying JE Dunn processes and tools to develop project estimates. All activities will be performed in support of 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
- Career Path: Estimating Manager 2
Key Role Responsibilities - CoreESTIMATING 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 a variety of stakeholders, such as project team members, subcontractors, vendors and clients.
- Gains self-perform estimating experience.
- Gains field operational exposure through onsite project support, as opportunities exist.
Key Role Responsibilities - Additional CoreESTIMATING MANAGER 1
In addition, this position will be responsible for the following:
- Prepares complex cost estimates for competitive bids and negotiated proposals.
- Prepares material and other costs summary for quotes from vendors.
- Tracks value creation items from development through inclusion and documents in project documentation.
- Develops and manages scopes of work for all trades, including responsibility matrix, distribution of plans and specifications, and pricing, bid solicitation and coordination for vendors and subcontractors.
- Utilizes knowledge of the project schedule and logistics in project estimates.
- Assists with system analysis of building components and MEP systems and assists operations staff on project logistics, staging, phasing plans, and coordination.
- Coordinates bid day summaries, general requirements and participates in project procurement presentations.
- Collaborates with operations and field staff to develop more economical ways to construct projects during the preconstruction process.
- Provides professional and comprehensive deliverables at the completion of each major estimate.
- Improves project profitability opportunities by applying basic understanding of insurance structures, fees and rates.
- Provides training and mentorship to others.
Skills and Certifications:Commercial Construction Estimating
Estimating 20+ mil projects or higher
Onscreen Takeoff Software
Microsoft Excel
BuildingConnected Software
