Senior Estimator - Heavy Civil

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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. Sundt focuses on building long-term prosperity for clients, communities and employee-owners, with competitive pay and industry-leading benefits including a 401(k) and an employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees, and training for personal and professional growth.

The Senior Estimator operates with minimal oversight on preconstruction teams, serving as a principal point of contact with the design team and the owner. Senior estimators lead all types of project delivery methods and show competence in basic and advanced estimating functions. Desired 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.

• 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 to develop all-inclusive cost estimates.
• Estimate unit costs by analyzing crew composition, production rates, and equipment selection.
• Participate in detailed reviews, providing thorough explanations of the estimate.
• Utilize relevant cost history database to verify production rates.
• Prepare supplier bid packages to ensure 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.

• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• LEED accreditation and DBIA certification are preferred, or willingness to obtain.
• Four-year engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
• Ten or more years of experience in an estimating role.
• Successful history executing projects as the prime point of contact with minimal oversight for project teams.
• Ideal candidates will have project experience in one or more key market sectors identified by the business unit.

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (steel-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.)
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
• May use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices on a limited basis
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
• Occasionally will climb stairs, ladders, etc.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
• Will interact with people frequently during a shift/work day
• Will lift, push or pull objects on an occasional basis
• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day

Safety-Sensitive.

Note:

Jobs with the Safety-Sensitive designation include tasks that could affect the safety and health of the employee or others, such as operating vehicles or equipment, handling hazardous materials, or handling/treatment/disposal of materials.

Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

• Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)
• Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
• Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Workplace Wellness Programs
• Mental Health Program
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee-Owner Perks
• Educational Assistance
• Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program