Electrical Estimator I

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

The EI/EII provides support for single large electrical projects or multiple smaller electrical 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 electrical estimating department.

The EI/EII is expected to be competent in basic electrical estimating tasks and is developing an understanding of more advanced estimating principals including conceptual estimating, project logistics, and indirect costs specific to electrical projects.

Key Responsibilities

1.

Accurately performs quantity takeoff for electrical components, including conduits, wiring, panels, and fixtures.
2.

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

Develops abstracts and competently evaluates basic electrical trade bids.
4.

Develops a basic understanding of indirect costs, including insurance, taxes, and fees relevant to electrical projects.
5.

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

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

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

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

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

With oversight from senior personnel, develops budget uploads and purchasing plans specific to electrical work.

Minimum Job Requirements

1.

Experience levels for positions are as follows:
a.

Estimator I: 1-3 years of electrical estimating experience.
b.

Estimator II: 2-5 years of electrical estimating experience.
2.

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

Preferred candidates wil...