Senior Estimating Manager, Industrial & Manufacturing, AFG

J.E. Dunn Construction Group Inc P•Addison, GA

About The Position

JE Dunn’s Advanced Facilities Group (AFG) combines Mission Critical, Advanced Industries, and Industrial & Manufacturing into a team serving clients on large industrial and manufacturing, data center, and semiconductor projects. The Senior Precon and Estimating Manager provides overall direction and leadership for the collaborative preconstruction process and its delivery, supporting JE Dunn’s strategy, vision, and values. The role makes decisions within defined limits of authority and consults a supervisor on other decisions. The stated career path is Preconstruction Services Director 1.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of this requirement.
10 or more years of construction estimating experience.
Ability to perform work accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
Intermediate verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to conduct effective presentations.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills.
Intermediate ability to read and understand drawings and specifications.
Intermediate proficiency in construction estimating software.
Proficiency in required construction technology.
Ability to prepare quantity surveys.
Intermediate knowledge of construction management means and methods.
Knowledge of field operations through project support.
Intermediate knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work.
Knowledge of self-perform work and labor productivity.
Intermediate knowledge of MBE, WBE, and SBA regulations.
Ability to develop General Requirements estimates.
Knowledge of project processes and how they support successful project completion.
Ability to build relationships and collaborate internally and externally.
Valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
Willingness to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs.

Nice To Haves

People management experience.
Ability to develop proficiency in Lens, Revit, and/or ASE software.
Knowledge of Lean process and philosophy.

Responsibilities

Lead the overall preconstruction process and produce comprehensive deliverables, including competitive bids, negotiated proposals, cost estimates, analysis, and budgets.
Prepare and execute project win strategies, including interview preparation and leading internal and external presentations of estimates and proposals to support business development.
Oversee project teams and ensure successful execution and completion of the preconstruction process.
Manage relationships with key clients and design team contacts during preconstruction.
Perform estimating tasks as needed, including self-perform estimating.
Create conceptual budgets.
Report accurate project cost history.
Partner with operations to review project risk assessment, scoring, and completion.
Review project business plans with stakeholders, including operations and office leadership, to ensure alignment and profitability.
Lead, support, and promote diversity and inclusion within JE Dunn, and ensure positive, proactive implementation of the company’s non-discrimination policy.