Senior Low-Voltage Estimating Manager

J.E. Dunn Construction Company; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Non-Union

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction is seeking an Estimating Manager 2- Low Voltage to lead bids for complex projects and coordinate with suppliers, subcontractors, and the project team. The role requires strong cost estimation skills, vendor management, and an eye for constructability.

You will develop and manage scopes of work for trades, review plans, and prepare comprehensive estimates to support competitive bids and negotiated proposals. Travel and non-traditional hours may be involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• 5+ years estimating experience; preference for total of 8+ years construction experience.

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

Communication

Presentations

Excel

Read drawings & specs

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management

Equivalent relevant experience

Tools

Lens

Revit

ASE

Estimating software

Job description

JE Dunn Construction is seeking an Estimating Manager 2- Low Voltage to lead bids for complex projects and coordinate with suppliers, subcontractors, and the project team. The role requires strong cost estimation skills, vendor management, and an eye for constructability.

You will develop and manage scopes of work for trades, review plans, and prepare comprehensive estimates to support competitive bids and negotiated proposals. Travel and non-traditional hours may be involved.