Estimator II - Advanced Facilities

Sundt-2

Phoenix (AZ)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Market competitive salary

401K and ESOP

Comprehensive health coverage

Educational assistance

Flexible time off

Wellness programs

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Tuition assistance

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Sundt in Tempe, AZ is seeking an Estimator I or II in the preconstruction department to support bid efforts for large projects and assist with Design Build and CM at Risk delivery methods.

The role involves quantity takeoffs, pricing of logistics, and development of abstracts, with emphasis on indirect costs and budgeting. Four-year engineering degree or equivalent experience required; MS Office proficiency essential.

Qualifications

Four-year engineering degree or equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience.
LEED accreditation preferred, or willingness to obtain.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

Accurately performs quantity takeoff.
Assists in pricing of project logistics, including hoisting, personnel lifts, and temporary elements.
Develops abstracts and evaluates basic trade bids.
Develops understanding of indirect costs, including insurance, taxes, and fees.
Develops pricing for basic project elements and assists in preparation of key estimating deliverables.
Drafts subcontracts and purchase orders for review by senior personnel.
Provides document control for assigned projects.
Solicits pricing for projects in the hard bid environment.
Supports conceptual estimating efforts with basic models for review by senior personnel.
Under supervision, develops budget uploads and purchasing plans.

Skills

Quantity takeoff

Pricing

Budgeting

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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.

Experience levels for positions are as follows:
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.

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.

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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.