Transportation- Senior Estimator (Earthwork)

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.
Senior Estimators are knowledgeable regarding cost for all work elements including mechanical and electrical systems and prepare conceptual estimates, general conditions, and logistics plans that require minimal review by senior staff.

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Estimators will also provide training and mentoring to estimators on staff.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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

Competent and thorough in discipline area of expertise.


* Mass Earthwork and Grading
+ Geotechnical report review - dewatering, blasting, and ripping requirements
+ Earthwork flow, mass haul diagrams, project phasing
+ Scraper, dozer, truck, loader, and excavator productions

Minimum Job Requirements

Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.

Preferred candidates will have obtained their LEED accreditation and DBIA certification, or express willingness to obtain.

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

Ten or more years of experience i...