Estimator Sr - Water/Wastewater

Sundt Construction

Tempe (AZ)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 170,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Market-competitive pay (paid weekly)

Bonus eligibility

ESOP & 401K

Health coverage starting day 1

Flexible time off

Wellness credits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee assistance program

Wellness programs

Mental health program

Life and disability insurance

Employee-owner perks

Educational assistance

Charitable employee-owner program

Job summary

Sundt Construction is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead preconstruction estimating activities in Tempe, AZ. You will serve as the primary contact with design teams and owners, guiding bid strategy and cost development across trades, including mechanical and electrical scopes.

The role requires a four-year engineering degree and 10+ years in estimating, with readiness to mentor junior staff and coordinate with operations to ensure robust project plans.

Qualifications

Four-year engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
Ideal candidates will have project experience in one or more key market sectors identified by the business unit.
Proficient use of MS Office Suite programs.
Ten or more years of experience in an estimating role.

Responsibilities

Capably performs basic estimating functions including quantity takeoff, pricing development for all trade work (including mechanical and electrical scopes), and abstracting (including the development and analysis of trade bids).
Develops estimates for review by senior personnel.
Leads the preparation of estimating documents/deliverables with minimal oversight from Senior personnel.
Performs advanced estimating tasks to include serving as the prime point of contact for hard bid pursuits, coordinating constructability reviews, and applying appropriate indirect costs including insurance, taxes, and fees.
Provide coordination with operations to ensure a reasonable plan (schedule, logistics, staffing) has been developed.
Trains and develops Jr. Estimators and reviews Jr. Estimator's work for accuracy.

Skills

Estimating

Budgeting

Bid development

Mentoring

Preconstruction

Cost analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

LEED Accreditation (ENV SP)

DBIA certification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

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, equipment and prepare estimates, general conditions, and logistics plans that require minimal review by senior staff. Sr. Estimators will also provide training and mentoring to estimators on staff.

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

Capably performs basic estimating functions including quantity takeoff, pricing development for all trade work (including mechanical and electrical scopes), and abstracting (including the development and analysis of trade bids).
Develops estimates for review by senior personnel.
For projects where third party consultants are involved, provide justification and reconciliation of Sundt estimates.
Leads the preparation of estimating documents/deliverables with minimal oversight from Senior personnel, to include budget uploads, purchasing plans, subcontracts, purchase orders, General Conditions and project logistics.
Performs advanced estimating tasks to include serving as the prime point of contact for hard bid pursuits, coordinating constructability reviews, and applying appropriate indirect costs including insurance, taxes, and fees.
Provide coordination with operations to ensure a reasonable plan (schedule, logistics, staffing) has been developed.
Provides feedback to design team regarding cost and constructability.
Participates and engages in bid reviews.
Comprehensive understanding of project plans and specifications for assigned scope
Participates in site investigations as required.
Trains and develops Jr. Estimators.
Reviews Jr. Estimator's work for accuracy.

Minimum Job Requirements

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

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

Physical Requirements

Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; 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 to
communicate with internal and external customers or vendors
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.
Ability to travel to jobsites as required for investigations, pre-bid meetings, and client meetings.

Safety Level

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

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.

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.

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