Estimator I - Electrical Division

Sundt Construction

Tempe (AZ)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)

Bonus Eligibility

Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K

Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day

Flexible Time Off (FTO)

Educational Assistance

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Tempe, Arizona, seeks Estimator I and II for their preconstruction department. Responsibilities include accurately performing quantity takeoff and assisting in pricing project logistics. Candidates should have an engineering degree and relevant experience. Key perks include competitive salary, health coverage, flexible time off, and employee stock ownership plan. Join a culture where every employee is an owner, investing in their work and our community.

Qualifications

1–3 years of experience for Estimator I, 2–5 years for Estimator II.
Preferred candidates will have obtained their LEED accreditation.
Basic understanding of indirect costs, including insurance and taxes.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Accubid.

Responsibilities

Accurately performs quantity takeoff.
Assists in pricing for project logistics.
Develops abstracts and evaluates trade bids.
Understand indirect costs (insurance, taxes, fees).
Develop pricing for basic elements and assist in deliverables.
Draft subcontracts and purchase orders for senior review.
Provide document control for projects.
Solicit pricing in hard bid environments.
Support conceptual estimating with basic models.
Develop budget uploads and purchasing plans with oversight.

Skills

Quantity takeoff

Basic estimating tasks

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Electrical estimating software (Accubid)

Education

Four‑year engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Accubid

Job description

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.

Key Responsibilities

Accurately performs quantity takeoff.
Assists in the pricing of project logistics, including hoisting, personnel lifts, and temporary construction elements.
Develops abstracts and competently evaluates basic trade bids.
Develops basic understanding of indirect costs, including insurance, taxes, and fees.
Develops pricing for basic project elements and assists in the preparation of key estimating deliverables.
Drafts subcontracts and purchase orders for review by senior personnel.
Provides document control (sub lists, distribution of plans, addenda, etc.) for assigned projects.
Solicits pricing for projects in the hard bid environment.
Supports conceptual estimating efforts within the department, including development of basic models for review by senior personnel.
With oversight from senior personnel, develops budget uploads and purchasing plans.

Qualifications

Estimator I – 1–3 years of experience
Estimator II – 2–5 years of experience
Four‑year engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
Preferred candidates will have obtained their LEED accreditation, or express willingness to obtain.
Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs, and electrical estimating software Accubid.

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

Physical Requirements

May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
Will interact with people and technology frequently during a shift/workday.
Will lift, push or pull objects pounds on an occasional basis.
Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/workday.
Will use telephone, computer system, email, and other electronic devices on a frequent basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors.

Safety Level

Non‑Safety Sensitive

Note: Jobs with the Safety‑Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others such as operating a vehicle, operating equipment, operating machinery or power tools, repairing/maintaining the operation of any vehicle/equipment, the handling/disposal/transport of hazardous materials, or the handling/treatment/disposal of potentially flammable/combustible materials.

About Us

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: 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.