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Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn's success.
By hiringinspired people, giving theminteresting and challenging work, enabling them withinnovative tools, and letting themshare in the company's rewards, we've found asustainable way to growin our industry for the last 100+ years.
Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, andwe need inspired people like youto join us in our pursuit of building perfection.
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.
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.
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.
- 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.
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or related field.
- In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
- 3+ years construction experience.
- Knowledge of Civil, Structural, Architectural and Industrial Equipment (Preferred).
- Food and Beverage, Light Industrial and Manufacturing experience or an interest in those projects (Preferred).
- Knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing & Process Piping (Preferred).
- 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
The benefits package aligned to 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 it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to 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 legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.
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