Senior Estimating Engineer: Lead Bid & Value Creation

JE Dunn; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Non-Union

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction is seeking a Senior Estimating Engineer in Atlanta to advance the estimating process, prepare cost estimates for bids and negotiated proposals, and support the design team and vendors. The role emphasizes collaboration with project teams, subcontractors, and clients to develop accurate, timely estimates.

You will gain field exposure, lead aspects of constructability reviews, manage revisions, and present estimates with management review.

Qualifications

• 3+ years construction estimating experience.
• Ability to perform quantity surveys and read project specs.
• Comfort with non-traditional hours and overnight travel may be 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 the distribution of plans and specifications to vendors/subcontractors.
• Works collaboratively with stakeholders, such as project team members, subcontractors, vendors and clients.
• Gains field operational exposure through onsite project support, as opportunities exist.
• 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 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.
• Manages estimate revisions in order to maintain preconstruction schedule and advance project to next design phase.
• Presents estimates to clients with support as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Reading drawings & specs

Collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Construction estimating software

Job description

JE Dunn Construction is seeking a Senior Estimating Engineer in Atlanta to advance the estimating process, prepare cost estimates for bids and negotiated proposals, and support the design team and vendors. The role emphasizes collaboration with project teams, subcontractors, and clients to develop accurate, timely estimates.

You will gain field exposure, lead aspects of constructability reviews, manage revisions, and present estimates with management review.