Senior Precon and Estimating Manager- Commercial/ Multifamily

JE Dunn; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction in Tampa, FL is seeking a Senior Precon and Estimating Manager to provide direction for the preconstruction process and align with the company strategy and values. The role leads bids, cost estimates, and presentations to win projects, while overseeing teams and maintaining client relationships.

The position requires extensive estimating experience, a relevant degree, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field required.
• 10+ years construction estimating experience.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel, occasional overnight travel.
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Leads overall preconstruction process, delivering competitive bids, negotiated proposals, cost estimates and budgets.
• Prepares and executes project win strategies for interviews and presentations to support business development.
• Oversees project teams to ensure successful preconstruction execution and completion.
• Manages relationships with key clients and design team contacts during preconstruction.
• Capable of performing estimating tasks as needed, including self‑perform estimating.
• Creates conceptual budgets and reports accurate project cost history.
• Partners with operations to review project risk, scoring and completion.
• Reviews project business plan with stakeholders to ensure alignment and profitability.
• Promotes diversity and inclusion within JE Dunn and ensures non‑discrimination policies are followed.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Office

Reading drawings

Estimating software

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Revit

Lens

ASE

Job description

Senior Precon and Estimating Manager- Commercial/ Multifamily

Location: Tampa, FL, US, 33609

Role Summary

The Senior Precon and Estimating Manager provides overall direction and leadership for the collaborative preconstruction process and delivery. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

• Autonomy & Decision Making: Makes decisions within defined limits of authority and consults supervisor on other decisions.

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

PRECONSTRUCTION FAMILY – CORE

• Leads overall preconstruction process, resulting in a comprehensive deliverable which includes competitive bids, negotiated proposals, cost estimates, analysis and budgets.
• Prepares and executes project win strategies by preparing for interviews and leading internal and external presentations of estimates and proposals to support the business development process.
• Oversees project teams and ensures successful execution and completion of preconstruction process.
• Manages relationships with key clients and design team contacts during the preconstruction phase.
• Capable of performing estimating tasks as needed, including self‑perform estimating.
• Creates conceptual budgets.
• Reports accurate project cost history.
• Partners with operations to review project risk assessment, scoring and completion.
• Reviews project business plan with other stakeholders, such as operations and office leadership, to ensure alignment and profitability.
• Leads, supports and promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion within JE Dunn. Understands JE Dunn’s policy of non‑discrimination and ensures positive, proactive implementation throughout the organization.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
• Communication skills, verbal and written (Intermediate).
• Ability to conduct effective presentations.
• Proficiency in MS Office with emphasis on strong Excel skills (Intermediate).
• Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications (Intermediate).
• Proficiency in construction estimating software (Intermediate).
• Proficiency in required construction technology.
• Ability to prepare quantity surveys.
• Knowledge of the means and methods of construction management (Intermediate).
• Knowledge of field operations through project support.
• Knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work (Intermediate).
• Knowledge of self‑perform and labor productivity.
• Knowledge of MBE (Minority Business Enterprise), WBE (Women’s Business Enterprise), and SBA (Small Business Administration) regulations (Intermediate).
• Ability to develop General Requirements estimates.
• Knowledge of project processes and how each supports the successful completion of a project.
• Ability to develop proficiency in Lens, Revit and/or ASE software.
• Knowledge of Lean process and philosophy.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field (Required).
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• 10+ years construction estimating experience.
• Valid and unrestricted drivers license required.
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds.
• May require periods of overnight travel.
• Must be willing to work non‑traditional hours to meet project needs.
• Normal office environment, but may be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold).
• Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen.
• Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Climbing, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling.

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non‑Union.

JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug‑free workplace.

JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to [e-mail].

JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.