Estimating Engineer 2/Junior Estimator

J.E. Dunn Construction Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction is seeking an Estimating Engineer 2 / Junior Estimator to support cost estimates for competitive bids and negotiated proposals in Houston, TX. You will learn JE Dunn processes while assisting with pricing, quantity surveys, and plan/spec reviews.

You will build relationships with the project team, subcontractors and vendors, supporting value creation and constructability reviews as part of bid preparation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years construction experience required or demonstrated equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantity surveys of materials from project plans.
• Read and outline project specifications.
• Maintain audit trail of quantities from estimate to estimate.
• Assist with vendor/subcontractor pricing and bid solicitation.
• Distribute plans and specifications to vendors/subcontractors.
• Collaborate with project team members, subcontractors, vendors and clients.
• Gain self-perform estimating experience.
• Gain field operational exposure through onsite project support.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Reading drawings & specs

Learning quantity surveys

Lean process knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management/engineering

Equivalent relevant experience

Tools

Construction estimating software

MS Office

Job description

Estimating Engineer 2 / Junior Estimator

Location: Houston, TX, US 77057

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. Please click here for benefits details. https://www.jedunn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Colorado-Benefit-Descriptions.pdf

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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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