Estimating Engineer 2

J.E. Dunn Construction Group Inc P•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success. By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company’s rewards, we’ve found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years. Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.Role SummaryThe Estimating Engineer 2 will continue learning JE Dunn processes and tools and develop professional skills while assisting with the preparation of cost estimates for competitive bids and negotiated proposals. This position will experience many facets of the construction and estimating process in order to develop an understanding of the building process and how JE Dunn executes projects. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

Requirements

Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
Communication skills, verbal and written
Proficiency in MS Office
Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications
Proficiency in construction estimating software
Proficiency in required construction technology
Knowledge of the means and methods of construction management
Ability to learn quantity surveys
Knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work
Knowledge of Lean process and philosophy
Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field
In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
2+ years construction experience

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 basic components of cost estimates for competitive bids and negotiated proposals.
Solicits, coordinates, and compiles vendor quotes for estimate team evaluation.
Assists with pricing and tracking of value creation items from development through estimate inclusion.
Participates in constructability reviews; documents QA/QC input and ensures estimate integration.
Assists with developing scopes of work for basic trades and receives and analyzes subcontractor/vendor proposals. Provides coordination input to complete project needs.