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Entry-Level Estimator

Ogden, UT · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

This position is responsible for assisting with bid coordination, document management, material ... Analyze plans and specifications to understand project requirements * Support pricing efforts by ...

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How much do entry level bid analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level bid analyst in the United States is $69,127.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62,000.00 and $77,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Bid Analyst vs Contract Coordinator?

AspectEntry Level Bid AnalystContract Coordinator
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, basic knowledge of bidding processesBachelor's degree, understanding of contract management
Work EnvironmentOffice setting, project bidding teamsOffice setting, contract administration teams
Industry UsageConstruction, government, engineeringConstruction, government, facilities management
Common Search IntentEntry level bidding roles, bidding processContract management, contract administration

In summary, an Entry Level Bid Analyst focuses on preparing and analyzing bids for projects, while a Contract Coordinator manages contract documentation and compliance. Both roles often work in similar industries and require related skills, but they serve different functions within project and contract management teams.

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M/E Engineer 1, Mission Critical

$101K - $139K/yr

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Posted 5 days ago


JE Dunn Construction rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

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Job description

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 everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.

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 M/E Engineer 1 will complete entry level and routine mechanical, electrical and field construction activities. This position will be responsible for collecting and assembling data, learning how to develop estimates and helping to generate systems and bid analysis. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

  • Autonomy & Decision-Making: Follows directions and refers all exceptions to supervisor.
  • Career Path: M/E Engineer 2.
Key Role Responsibilities - Core

M/E ENGINEERING FAMILY - CORE

  • Learns and actively participates 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.
  • Completes entry level and routine mechanical, electrical and field construction activities. 
  • Learns how to develop budgetary M/E estimates, based upon program and schematic design information using automated M/E estimating system.
  • Assists in the review of mechanical and electrical options as part of the preconstruction process and completes systems analysis for select projects.
  • Learns to develop the mechanical and electrical scopes of work used to coordinate during the bid process.
  • Assists in the completion of bid analysis and provides input during the subcontractor selection process.
  • Assists in developing sequencing requirements of various systems and providing solutions to meet the schedule requirements.
  • Gains knowledge of design documents in order to identify potential quality problems to assist in developing constructability review reports.
  • Learns to perform job inspections to ensure specifications and expectations are met and work is completed in a quality and timely manner.
  • Learns and assists with the shop drawing/submittal process to comply with the contract documents.
  • Assists with the commissioning process including developing pre-functional checklists, functional testing procedures and actual functional testing. 
Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
  • Communication skills, verbal and written (Intermediate).
  • Proficiency in MS Office.
  • Ability to read and understand plans, drawings and specifications.
  • Proficiency in basic JE Dunn construction M/E tools and software.
  • Knowledge of the means and methods of construction management.
  • Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.
Education
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, architectural engineering or related field (Required).
  • In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
Experience
  • 0-2 years construction experience and/or summer internship/co-op experience in construction (Preferred).
Working Environment
    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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    This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

    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.


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