Estimating Engineer, Industrial​/Manufacturing

Estimating Engineer, Industrial/Manufacturing

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.

Role

Summary

The Estimating Engineer will learn 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.

Key Role Responsibilities – Core

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 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.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field (Preferred).
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• Entry level construction experience.

Working Environment

• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds.
• May require periods of overnight travel.
• Must be willing to work non‑traditional hours to meet project needs.
• Normal office environment, but may be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold).
• Frequent activity:
  Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen.
• Occasional activity:
  Standing, Walking, Bending, Climbing, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling.

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. For more details,  for benefits details.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Construction

Equal Opportunity & Discrimination Statement

JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to 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.

Reasonable Accommodations

JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to

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