Senior Estimating Manager – Complex Bids & Costing

Aptitude: Intelligent Integration; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Non-Union

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction in Nashville, TN is seeking an Estimating Manager 2 to lead bid development, review plans and specifications, and negotiate prices with contractors and suppliers in support of the company’s strategy and values.

The role emphasizes quantity surveying, cost estimation, and collaboration with project teams to drive profitability, scheduling awareness, and risk management while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field (Preferred).
• 5+ years estimating experience; 8+ years construction experience preferred.
• Data Center experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares complex cost estimates for competitive bids and negotiated proposals for multiple projects.
• Prepares material and other costs summary for quotes from vendors.
• Tracks value creation items from development through inclusion and documents in project documentation.
• 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.
• Collaborates with operations to provide constructability and coordination reviews of project documents.
• Provides professional and comprehensive deliverables at the completion of each major estimate.
• Improves project profitability opportunities by applying thorough understanding of insurance structures, fees and rates.
• Completes review and execution of bid forms, bid bonds, etc. on bid projects including general requirements.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Reading drawings

MS Excel

Project coordination

Vendor management

Preconstruction

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Lens

Revit

ASE

Job description

JE Dunn Construction in Nashville, TN is seeking an Estimating Manager 2 to lead bid development, review plans and specifications, and negotiate prices with contractors and suppliers in support of the company’s strategy and values.

The role emphasizes quantity surveying, cost estimation, and collaboration with project teams to drive profitability, scheduling awareness, and risk management while mentoring junior staff.