Senior Estimating Manager: Complex Projects

Aptitude: Intelligent Integration; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Non-Union

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction is seeking an Estimating Manager 2 to lead complex bids and manage the full estimating process from plans and specs to vendor pricing. You will coordinate with subcontractors, vendors and the project team to produce accurate cost estimates for competitive and negotiated bids.

The role demands strong Excel and estimating software skills, advanced ability to read drawings, and experience guiding large-scale construction estimates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field (Preferred)
• 5+ years estimating experience required
• Preference for total of 8+ years construction experience
• Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications (Advanced)
• Proficiency in construction estimating software (Advanced)
• Knowledge of MBE/WBE regulations (Intermediate)

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 a variety of stakeholders, such as project team members, subcontractors, vendors and clients.
• Gains self-perform estimating experience.
• Gains field operational exposure through onsite project support, as opportunities exist.
• 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. Participates in and summarizes bid day activities.
• Applies knowledge of project schedule to preconstruction efforts.
• Applies knowledge of subcontractor market and how to prequalify subcontractors.
• Provides system analysis of building components and MEP systems and assists operations staff on project logistics, staging, phasing plans and coordination.
• Reviews financial risk to the company and ensures fee enhancements are within estimates, including contract risk. Partners with operations to assess and mitigate risk.
• Develops and maintains client and subcontractor relationships.
• Presents and sells estimates and proposals and participates in project procurement presentations.
• Coordinates feasibility studies on life-cycle costs of building systems.
• Leads efforts to assemble, analyze and store project cost history.
• Provides training and mentorship to others.

Skills

Excel skills

Read drawings/specs

Verbal & written communication

Presentations

MS Office

Team collaboration

Lean process understanding

Cost estimation knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Construction estimating software

Lens/Revit/ASE

Job description

JE Dunn Construction is seeking an Estimating Manager 2 to lead complex bids and manage the full estimating process from plans and specs to vendor pricing. You will coordinate with subcontractors, vendors and the project team to produce accurate cost estimates for competitive and negotiated bids.

The role demands strong Excel and estimating software skills, advanced ability to read drawings, and experience guiding large-scale construction estimates.