Estimating Manager, Advanced Industries

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Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places every day, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.

Role Summary

JE Dunn's Advanced Industries team has an extensive history of successfully delivering fast-paced and complex semiconductor construction projects. We understand that safety, schedule, and budget certainty are paramount for the success of our projects. Engineering News Record (ENR) ranks us as the 3rd largest semiconductor facility builder in the United States, with over 175 semiconductor projects completed to date. As part of our high-performing team, you'll work on some of the most advanced semiconductor construction projects across the country, growing your career alongside our diverse team of industry professionals.  

 

The Estimating Manager will prepare cost estimates for competitive bids and negotiated proposals, develop more economical ways to construct projects and provide comprehensive deliverables for major estimates. This position will be responsible for applying JE Dunn processes and tools to develop project estimates. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

ESTIMATING FAMILY - CORE

• 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.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

ESTIMATING MANAGER 

In addition, this position will be responsible for the following:

• Prepares complex cost estimates for competitive bids and negotiated proposals.
• 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.
• Assists with system analysis of building components and MEP systems and assists operations staff on project logistics, staging, phasing plans, and coordination.
• Coordinates bid day summaries, general requirements and participates in project procurement presentations.
• Collaborates with operations and field staff to develop more economical ways to construct projects during the preconstruction process.
• Provides professional and comprehensive deliverables at the completion of each major estimate.
• Improves project profitability opportunities by applying basic understanding of insurance structures, fees and rates.
• Provides training and mentorship to others.

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.
• Knowledge of the means and methods of construction management (Intermediate).
• Knowledge of field operations through project support.
• Ability to prepare quantity surveys.
• Knowledge of Lean process and philosophy.
• Knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work (Intermediate).
• Knowledge of self-perform and labor productivity.
• Ability to develop General Requirement estimates.
• Ability to develop proficiency in Lens, Revit and/or ASE software.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team,