Estimating Manager I: Lead Complex Bids & Costing

J.E. Dunn Construction Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction Company in Houston, TX is seeking an Estimating Manager 1 to prepare cost estimates for competitive bids and negotiated proposals, develop economical construction methods, and deliver comprehensive estimates using JE Dunn processes.

This role offers field exposure, mentorship opportunities, and collaboration with project teams, subcontractors, vendors and clients as you progress toward Estimating Manager 2.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field preferred.
• 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.
• Supports the distribution of plans and specifications to vendors/subcontractors.
• Works collaboratively and creates relationships with stakeholders.
• Gains self-perform estimating experience.
• Gains field operational exposure through onsite project support.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office Excel

Reading drawings

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Lean knowledge

Field operations awareness

Self-perform estimating knowledge

Vendor coordination

Education

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

Equivalent relevant experience

Tools

Lens

Revit

ASE software

Estimating software

Job description

JE Dunn Construction Company in Houston, TX is seeking an Estimating Manager 1 to prepare cost estimates for competitive bids and negotiated proposals, develop economical construction methods, and deliver comprehensive estimates using JE Dunn processes.

This role offers field exposure, mentorship opportunities, and collaboration with project teams, subcontractors, vendors and clients as you progress toward Estimating Manager 2.