Estimating Engineer 1

J.E. Dunn Construction Group Inc P • Minneapolis, MN

7d

About The Position

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 them with
innovative tools, and letting them
share in the company’s rewards, we’ve found a
sustainable way to grow
in our industry for the last 100+ years.
Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places every day, and
we need inspired people like you
to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.Role SummaryThe Estimating Engineer 1 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. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

Autonomy and Decision Making: Makes decisions on routine matters, provides recommendations to supervisor and refers all exceptions to supervisor
Career Path: Estimating Engineer 2

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees