Senior Mechanical Estimator, Advanced Facilities Group

Role Summary

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will complete increasingly complex mechanical, electrical, and field construction activities. This position provides overall management direction and expertise in estimating, scheduling, quality control, and commissioning for the mechanical/electrical scopes of work on select projects and for M/E personnel. The role involves collecting and assembling data, developing estimates, generating system and bid analysis, and creating new business opportunities.

• Learn and actively participate in all aspects of the company’s safety and quality plans and culture by demonstrating commitment to an injury‑free environment through individual actions and mentoring others.
• Complete entry‑level and routine mechanical, electrical, and field construction activities.
• Learn to develop budgetary M/E estimates based upon program and schematic design information using automated M/E estimating system.
• Assist in the review of mechanical and electrical options as part of the pre‑construction process and complete systems analysis for selected projects.
• Learn to develop the mechanical and electrical scopes of work used during the bid process.
• Assist in completing bid analysis and provide input during the subcontractor selection process.
• Assist in developing sequencing requirements of various systems and provide solutions to meet schedule requirements.
• Gain knowledge of design documents to identify potential quality problems and assist in developing constructability review reports.
• Perform job inspections to ensure specifications and expectations are met and work is completed in a quality and timely manner.
• Assist with the shop drawing/submittal process to comply with contract documents.
• Assist with the commissioning process, including developing pre‑functional checklists, functional testing procedures, and actual functional testing.

• Complete increasingly complex mechanical, electrical, and field construction activities.
• Develop budgetary M/E estimates based upon program and schematic design information.
• Review mechanical and electrical options, complete systems analysis, recommend the best system for the project, and provide value engineering suggestions.
• Coordinate the mechanical and electrical scopes of work during the bid process.
• Develop sequencing requirements of various systems and provide solutions to meet schedule requirements. Provide scheduling input during projects.
• Review design documents and identify potential quality problems. Help develop quality control programs.
• Perform job inspections at various times in the project to ensure specifications and expectations are met, and work is completed in a quality manner.
• Develop pre‑functional checklists and functional testing procedures. Verify contractor’s performance of functional test.
• Review and approve shop drawings prior to submitting to the design team.
• Generate and issue the Commissioning Plan for approval to the appropriate parties.
• Verify deficiencies are corrected and submit commissioning documentation to owners.
• Provide mentoring to less experienced co‑workers.
• Create M/E tools and innovative solutions to continuously improve processes and work products.
• Negotiate subcontracts with subcontractors.
• Purchase equipment from equipment vendors for assigned projects.
• Build relationships by acting as the direct face with the client.
• Participate in interviews for winning work, presentations, and business development efforts.
• Represent the M/E department and JE Dunn at external community events.
• Assume responsibility for resource allocation, staffing of assigned projects, and ensuring reimbursability requirements are met.
• Lead, support, and promote a culture of diversity and inclusion within JE Dunn. Understand and apply JE Dunn’s non‑discrimination policy throughout the organization.

• Ability to perform work accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced presentation abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office at an advanced level.
• Ability to read and understand plans, drawings, and specifications.
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