Senior Estimating Manager - Low Voltage​/Building Technology - Healthcare Construction

Senior Estimating Manager - Low Voltage/Building Technology - Healthcare Construction

Nashville, TN, US, 37210

The Senior Estimating Manager provides overall direction and leadership for the collaborative preconstruction process and delivery, supporting the strategy and vision of JE Dunn.

• Lead the overall preconstruction process, producing comprehensive deliverables that include 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 to ensure successful execution and completion of the preconstruction process.
• Manage relationships with key clients and design team contacts during the preconstruction phase.
• 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 the project business plan with stakeholders such as operations and office leadership to ensure alignment and profitability.
• Promote a culture of diversity and inclusion, ensuring positive implementation of JE Dunn’s non‑discrimination policy.

• Accurate and timely completion of work.
• Intermediate verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective presentation skills.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Intermediate ability to read and understand drawings and specifications.
• Intermediate proficiency in construction estimating software.
• Proficiency with required construction technology tools.
• Ability to prepare quantity surveys.
• Knowledge of construction management methods.
• Knowledge of field operations and specific trades and scopes of work.
• Knowledge of self‑perform and labor productivity.
• Knowledge of MBE, WBE, and SBA regulations.
• Proficiency in general requirements estimating.
• Knowledge of project processes and how they support successful completion.
• 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 externally.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field (Required).
• Equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

• 10+ years of construction estimating experience.
• People management experience preferred.

• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license required.
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
• May require overnight travel.
• Willingness to work non‑traditional hours to meet project needs.
• Normal office environment, with exposure to extreme conditions (hot or cold) possible.
• Frequent activity: sitting, viewing computer screen.
• Occasional activity: standing, walking, bending, climbing, reaching above shoulder, pushing, pulling.

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. For more details, please visit the following link: ()

JE Dunn Construction is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug‑free workplace.

JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please submit your request to

JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Resumes submitted without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. No phone calls or emails are accepted for this purpose.

JE Dunn participates in the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑Verify).

Nearest Major Market:
Nashville

Nashville, TN, US, 37210