Estimator - Heavy Civil/Highway

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

Estimator I and II titles are developmental positions within the preconstruction department.

The El/Ell provides support for single large projects or multiple smaller projects.

Primary duties include participation in bid efforts, working with teams on Design Build and CM at Risk delivery methods, and providing administrative support to the estimating department.

The El/Ell is expected to be competent in basic estimating tasks and is developing an understanding of more advanced estimating principals including conceptual estimating, project logistics, and indirect costs.

We are seeking an Estimator II with 5+ years experience.

Must have experience estimating heavy civil, highway, bridge, or dam projects.

Key Responsibilities

1.

Accurately performs quantity takeoff.
2.

Assists in the pricing of project logistics, including hoisting, personnel lifts, and temporary construction elements.
3.

Develops abstracts and competently evaluates basic trade bids.
4.

Develops basic understanding of indirect costs, including insurance, taxes, and fees.
5.

Develops pricing for basic project elements and assists in the preparation of key estimating deliverables.
6.

Drafts subcontracts and purchase orders for review by senior personnel.
7.

Provides document control (sub lists, distribution of plans, addenda, etc.) for assigned projects.
8.

Solicits pricing for projects in the hard bid environment.
9.

Supports conceptual estimating efforts within the department, including development of basic models for review by senior personnel.
10.

With oversight from senior personnel, develops budget uploads and purchasing plans.

Minimum Job Requirements

1.

Experience levels for positions are as follows:
• Estimator I: 1-3 years of experience
• Estimator II: 2-5 years of experience.
2.

Four year engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
3.

Preferred candidates will have obtained their LEED accreditation, or express willingness to obtain.
4.

Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.

Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

1.

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