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Senior Precon and Estimating Manager

J. E. Dunn Construction Group
Santa Clara, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/14/2025

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 Summary

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.
  • Career Path : Preconstruction Services Director 1

Key Role Responsibilities - 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.
  • Key Role Responsibilities - 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 externally.
  • Education

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

  • 10 years construction estimating experience.
  • People management experience preferred.
  • Working Environment

  • Valid and unrestricted drivers license required
  • 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. Please click the link below for more details.

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    Base compensation for the Senior Precon and Estimating Manager role in California is between $183334 and $229170, depending on experience, and may be more than this range for candidates with exceptional experience and a demonstrated history of successful performance. In addition to base salary, the role is eligible to receive a target bonus based on both individual and company performance.

    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.

    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 accommodations@jedunn.com

    JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

    Why People Work Here

    At JE Dunn we offer our employees an inspired place to enrich their life and the lives of those around them

    Building on our rich history, our employee owners are shaping the future of JE Dunn. In our team-focused environment we do life together and are generously rewarded for our efforts

    About JE Dunn

    For more information on who we are, click here.

    EEO NOTICES

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    E-Verify

    JE Dunn participates in the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program.

    E-Verify Participation (English and Spanish)

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