Senior Estimating Manager, Industrial & Manufacturing, AFG
Listed on 2026-10-29
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Construction
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Location:
Atlanta, GA, US, 30339 Austin, TX, US, 78704 Dallas, TX, US, 75254
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 themwithinnovative tools, and letting themshare in the company’s rewards, we’ve found asustainable way to growin our industry for the last 100+ years.
JE Dunn’s Advanced Facilities Group (AFG) combines Mission Critical, Advanced Industries, and Industrial & Manufacturing into one high-performing team focused on cutting-edge work to serve innovative clients on large Industrial & Manufacturing, Data Center, and Semiconductor projects. As part of the Advanced Facilities team, you'll work on some of the most advanced construction projects across the country, growing your career alongside our diverse team of industry professionals.
RoleSummary
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.
- 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.
- Additional Core
N/A
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…
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