Estimating Manager: Cost-Savvy Project Leader

JE Dunn; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Non-Union benefits

Job summary

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

The role requires strong MS Excel, reading drawings, and estimating software skills, with experience in coordinating vendor pricing and cross-team collaboration. Travel and non-traditional hours may be involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field.
• Equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• 3+ years estimating experience.
• 5+ years construction experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

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 distribution of plans and specifications to vendors/subcontractors.
• Collaborates with project team members, subcontractors, vendors and clients.
• Gains field operational exposure through onsite project support.
• Prepares complex cost estimates for competitive bids and negotiated proposals.
• Prepares material and other costs summary for quotes from vendors.
• Tracks value creation items from development through inclusion.
• 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.
• Utilizes knowledge of the project schedule and logistics in project estimates.
• Assists with system analysis of building components and MEP systems and assists operations staff on project logistics, staging, phasing plans, and coordination.
• Coordinates bid day summaries, general requirements and participates in project procurement presentations.
• Collaborates with operations and field staff to develop more economical ways to construct projects during the preconstruction process.
• Provides professional and comprehensive deliverables at the completion of each major estimate.
• Improves project profitability opportunities by applying basic understanding of insurance structures, fees and rates.
• Provides training and mentorship to others.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Excel skills

Read drawings

Communication

Presentations

Teamwork

Estimating software

Lean methods

Self-perform labor

BIM tools

Education

Bachelor’s in construction management

Engineering or related field

Tools

Lens

Revit

ASE

MS Office

Job description

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

The role requires strong MS Excel, reading drawings, and estimating software skills, with experience in coordinating vendor pricing and cross-team collaboration. Travel and non-traditional hours may be involved.