Estimating Lead: Complex Bids & Cost Optimization

J.E. Dunn Construction Company; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction Company in Tampa, FL is seeking an Estimating Manager 1 to prepare cost estimates for competitive bids and negotiated proposals, develop economical construction approaches, and deliver comprehensive estimates in line with JE Dunn processes.

The role offers opportunities to gain field exposure, support subcontractor pricing, and mentor others, with a focus on collaboration across project teams to improve profitability.

Qualifications

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

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.
• Develops and manages scopes of work for all trades, including responsibility matrix, distribution of plans and specifications, and pricing, bid solicitation and coordination for vendors and subcontractors.
• Prepares complex cost estimates for competitive bids and negotiated proposals.
• Tracks value creation items from development through inclusion and documents in project documentation.
• Collaborates with operations and field staff to develop more economical ways to construct projects during the preconstruction process.

Skills

Quantity survey

Read specs

Vendor coordination

Excel

Estimating software

Lens/Revit/ASE

Education

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

Equivalent relevant experience

Tools

Excel

Estimating software

Lens/Revit/ASE

Job description

JE Dunn Construction Company in Tampa, FL is seeking an Estimating Manager 1 to prepare cost estimates for competitive bids and negotiated proposals, develop economical construction approaches, and deliver comprehensive estimates in line with JE Dunn processes.

The role offers opportunities to gain field exposure, support subcontractor pricing, and mentor others, with a focus on collaboration across project teams to improve profitability.