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 everyday, and we need inspired people like you to 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 with specific focus on Electrical scopes. 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.
- 01Autonomy and Decision Making: Makes decisions on routine matters, provides recommendations to supervisor and refers all exceptions to supervisor
- 02Career Path: Estimating Manager 1
KEY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES - CORE
ESTIMATING FAMILY - CORE
- 03Performs quantity survey of Electrical materials shown on project plans.
- 04Reads and outlines project specifications.
- 05Maintains an audit trail of the quantity survey from estimate to estimate.
- 06Supports vendor/subcontractor pricing/bid solicitation and coordination.
- 07Supports the distribution of plans and specifications to vendors/subcontractors.
- 08Works collaboratively and creates relationships with a variety of stakeholders, such as project team members, subcontractors, vendors and clients.
- 09Gains 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
- 10Prepares complete electrical cost estimates for competitive bids and negotiated proposals with manager review.
- 11Prepares and analyzes vendor quotes for estimate integration or detailed buyout analysis.
- 12Completes in the review of electrical options as part of the preconstruction process and completes systems analysis for select projects.
- 13Assists in the completion of bid analysis and provides input during the subcontractor selection process.
- 14Develops sequencing requirements of various systems and providing solutions to meet the schedule requirements.
- 15Thorough understanding of different electrical systems and ability to evaluate value engineering options with designers and owners.
- 16Develops value creation items and coordinates with design team and applicable consultants.
- 17Leads constructability reviews; coordinates with QA/QC and analyzes documents for potential challenges.
- 18Develops 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.
- 19Manages estimate revisions in order to maintain preconstruction schedule and advance project to next design phase.
- 20Presents estimates to clients with support as needed.
- 21Develop Electrical bidder’s list to project requirements.
- 22Assists with site logistics reviews including the development of temporary power plans.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- 23Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
- 24Communication skills, verbal and written.
- 25Proficiency in MS Office.
- 26Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications.
- 27Proficiency in construction estimating software, including Building Connected, Accubid, Fast Duct, and Fast Pipe software or equivalent software
- 28Proficiency in required construction technology.
- 29Knowledge of the means and methods of construction management.
- 30Ability to prepare quantity surveys.
- 31Knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work.
- 32Knowledge of Lean process and philosophy.
- 33Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.
- 34Mission Critical Market Experience Preferred
EDUCATION
- 35Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field
- 36In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
EXPERIENCE
- 373+ years construction experience
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
- 38Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds
- 39May require periods of overnight travel
- 40Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs
- 41Normal office environment, but may be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)
- 42Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
- 43Occasional 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 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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