Senior Construction Estimator

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you're not just hiring on at a company, you're joining a culture.

Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you'll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work.

From apprentices to managers, we're passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do.

At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities and employee-owners.

We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth.

We're driven by skill, grit and purpose.

Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America

Job Summary

The Senior Estimator operates with minimal oversight on preconstruction teams, frequently serving as the principal point of contact with the design team and the owner.

Senior estimators are capable of leading all types of project delivery methods and have demonstrated competence in basic and advanced estimating functions.

Desired estimating disciplines include earthwork, paving, underground utilities, and structures on transit, civil infrastructure, and highway projects.

Successful candidates will prepare detailed take-offs, solicit quotes, develop cost estimates, and close out bids.

Key Responsibilities

1.

Advanced level HCSS knowledge of estimate entry and quote system tools.
2.

Estimate all scopes related to their discipline area of expertise.
3.

Perform detailed quantity take-offs on bid items and materials in order to develop all-inclusive cost estimates.
4.

Estimate unit costs by analyzing crew composition, production rates, and equipment selection.
5.

Participate in detailed reviews, providing thorough explanation of estimate.
6.

Utilization of relevant cost history database to verify production rates.
7.

Prepare supplier bid packages to ensure that self-performed work has competitive material quotes.
8.

Coordinate junior estimators and interns with takeoff and vendor solicitation processes.
9.

Assist in obtaining firm quotes for material suppliers, equipment and subcontractors.

Competent and thorough in discipline area of expertise.

(for example)

• Mass Earthwork and Grading
o Geotechnical report review - dewatering, blasting, and ripping requirements.
o Earthwork flow, mass haul diagrams, project phasing.
o Scraper, dozer, truck, loader, and excavator productions.
• Aggregates, PCCP Paving, Asphalt Paving
o Identification of quarries and pits suitable for project use.
o Production of aggregate, asphalt, and concrete through various methods.
o Understanding of incentives, penalties, and PWLs.
• Underground Utilities
o Trench protection and shoring.
o Excavator methods and equipment selection.
o Quantification of mechanical assemblies such as valves and fire hydrants.
o Analysis and pricing of backfill methods and materials.
• Br...