Senior Estimating Engineer- Aviation

Quality Control Specialist - Pest Control; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction seeks a Senior Estimating Engineer in Atlanta to prepare complex cost estimates and support various facets of the construction process. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering and 3+ years of experience. This role emphasizes collaboration, strong communication skills, and proficiency in construction estimating software.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction experience required.
• Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of construction means and methods.

Responsibilities

• Prepares complete cost estimates for competitive bids.
• Supports vendor pricing and bid solicitation.
• Maintains an audit trail of quantity surveys.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field

Tools

Construction estimating software

MS Office

Job description

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 every day, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.

Role Summary

The Senior Estimating Engineer will continue learning JE Dunn processes and tools and developing professional skills while assisting with the preparation of more complex cost estimates for competitive bids and negotiated proposals. This position will be responsible for participating in various facets of the construction and estimating process to develop a greater understanding of the building process and how JE Dunn executes projects. All activities will support 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: Estimating Manager 1

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 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

SENIOR ESTIMATING ENGINEER

In addition, this position will be responsible for:

• Prepares complete cost estimates for competitive bids and negotiated proposals with manager review.
• Prepares and analyzes vendor quotes for estimate integration or detailed buyout analysis.
• Develops value creation items and coordinates with the design team and applicable consultants.
• Leads constructability reviews; coordinates with QA/QC and analyzes documents for potential challenges.
• Develops scopes of work for most, including complex, trades and receives and analyzes subcontractor/vendor proposals. Provides coordination input and willingly shares subject matter expertise to advance team development.
• Manages estimate revisions to maintain preconstruction schedule and advance project to the next design phase.
• Presents estimates to clients with support as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in MS Office and construction estimating software.
• Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of construction means and methods, trades, and scopes of work.
• Understanding of Lean processes and philosophy.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within teams internally and externally.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field.
• Equivalent relevant experience will be considered in lieu of formal education.

Experience

• 3+ years of construction experience.

Working Environment

• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds.
• May require overnight travel.
• Willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs.
• Normal office environment, with potential exposure to extreme conditions.
• Frequent activity: Sitting, viewing computer screens.
• Occasional activity: Standing, walking, bending, climbing, reaching above shoulder, pushing, pulling.

Benefits and Equal Opportunity

The benefits package for this position is Professional Non-Union. For more details, please click here for benefits details.

JE Dunn Construction is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, providing equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected category. We maintain a background screening and drug-free workplace policy.

JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodations, please contact [e-mail].

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