JE Dunn Construction

Senior Estimating Engineer, Lead

JE Dunn Construction$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field
  • 3+ years of construction experience
  • Proficiency in MS Office and construction estimating software
  • Knowledge of construction management methods and Lean processes
  • Ability to read project drawings and specifications

Responsibilities

  • Perform quantity surveys for materials on project plans
  • Read and outline project specifications
  • Manage estimate revisions to maintain the preconstruction schedule
  • Prepare complete cost estimates for bids with managerial review
  • Lead constructability reviews and analyze project documents for challenges

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package aligned to the Professional Non-Union role
  • Opportunities for career advancement within the estimating family
  • Supportive environment for professional skill development
  • Inclusion in JE Dunn's strategic goals and values
  • Potential for onsite project support and field exposure
Full Job Description
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 the many facets of the construction and estimating process in order to develop a greater understanding of the building process and how JE Dunn executes projects. 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 1


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 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 Core

SENIOR ESTIMATING ENGINEER

In addition, this position will be responsible for the following:
  • 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 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 in order to advance team development.
  • Manages estimate revisions in order to maintain preconstruction schedule and advance project to next design phase.
  • Presents estimates to clients with support as needed.


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
  • Communication skills, verbal and written.
  • Proficiency in MS Office.
  • Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications.
  • Proficiency in construction estimating software.
  • Proficiency in required construction technology.
  • Knowledge of the means and methods of construction management.
  • Ability to prepare quantity surveys.
  • Knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work.
  • Knowledge of Lean process and philosophy.
  • Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.


Education

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or related field
  • In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.


Experience

  • 3+ years construction experience


Working Environment
  • Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds
  • May require periods of overnight travel
  • Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs
  • Normal office environment, but may be exposed 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 aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details.

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This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Requisition ID: 62793

About JE Dunn Construction

JE Dunn Construction is a commercial general contractor based in Kansas City, Missouri. The company was founded in 1924 by John Ernest Dunn and has since grown to become one of the largest construction companies in the United States. JE Dunn Construction has completed many high-profile projects, including the Sprint Center in Kansas City and the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. The company has won numerous awards for its work, including several AGC Build America Awards and ENR Best Projects Awards. JE Dunn Construction is committed to sustainability and has completed many LEED-certified projects.
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Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1924

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