Estimating Engineer 2

J.E. Dunn Construction Company; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Non-Union

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction Company in Kansas City, MO seeks an Estimating Engineer 2. You will continue learning JE Dunn processes, assist with cost estimates for bids and negotiated proposals, and gain exposure to the building process while supporting the strategy and values of JE Dunn.

This role emphasizes collaboration with project teams, vendors, and clients, with opportunities to perform quantity surveys, pricing, and constructability reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or related field; equivalent relevant experience considered.
• 2+ years construction experience; ability to learn quantity surveys and apply in practice.
• Proficiency in MS Office and construction estimating software; understanding of drawings and specs.

Responsibilities

• 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 with project team members, subcontractors, vendors and clients.
• Gains self-perform estimating experience.
• Gains field operational exposure through onsite project support.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

MS Office

Reading drawings

Estimating software

Construction tech

Lean process

Team collaboration

Quantity surveying

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or related field

Equivalent relevant experience

Tools

MS Office

Estimating software

Construction technology

Job description

Estimating Engineer 2

Location:

Kansas City, MO, US, 64106

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 building authentic partnerships.

Role Summary

The Estimating Engineer 2 will continue learning JE Dunn processes and tools and develop professional skills while assisting with the preparation of cost estimates for competitive bids and negotiated proposals. This position will experience many facets of the construction and estimating process in order to develop an 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: Senior Estimating Engineer

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

ESTIMATING ENGINEER 2

In addition, this position will be responsible for the following:

• Prepares basic components of cost estimates for competitive bids and negotiated proposals.


• Solicits, coordinates, and compiles vendor quotes for estimate team evaluation.


• Assists with pricing and tracking of value creation items from development through estimate inclusion.


• Participates in constructability reviews; documents QA/QC input and ensures estimate integration.


• Assists with developing scopes of work for basic trades and receives and analyzes subcontractor/vendor proposals. Provides coordination input to complete project needs.

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 learn 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

• 2+ 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.

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 provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to [e-mail]

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