Senior Estimating Manager: Complex Projects

Aptitude: Intelligent Integration; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Non-Union

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction is seeking an Estimating Manager 2 to review and execute bids on highly complex projects, from plans review to price negotiation with contractors and suppliers. You will support the bid process aligned with JE Dunn’s strategy, vision, and values.

You will prepare complex cost estimates, manage scopes of work, and coordinate bid materials with subcontractors while collaborating with operations to ensure constructability and risk management.

Qualifications

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

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 (project team, subcontractors, vendors, clients).
• Gains self-perform estimating experience.
• Gains field operational exposure through onsite project support.

Skills

Drawings & specs

Excel

MS Office

Communication

Estimation

Vendor coordination

Team collaboration

Lean process

Subcontractor knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Equivalent relevant experience considered

Tools

MS Office Excel

Construction estimating software

Lens

Revit

ASE

Job description

JE Dunn Construction is seeking an Estimating Manager 2 to review and execute bids on highly complex projects, from plans review to price negotiation with contractors and suppliers. You will support the bid process aligned with JE Dunn’s strategy, vision, and values.

You will prepare complex cost estimates, manage scopes of work, and coordinate bid materials with subcontractors while collaborating with operations to ensure constructability and risk management.