Lead Estimator II

Sundt Construction; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market Competitive Salary (weekly pay)

401K & ESOP

Health Coverage

Flexible Time Off

Educational Assistance

Employee-Owner Perks

Job summary

Sundt Construction in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Lead Estimator to join our employee-owned team. The Lead Estimator plays a central role in preconstruction, coordinating with design teams and owners, and leading bid efforts.

Requirements include a four-year engineering degree or equivalent, five+ years estimating, LEED accreditation preferred, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Experience with quantity takeoffs and price development for mechanical and electrical trades is expected.

Qualifications

• Four-year engineering degree or equivalent required.
• Five+ years estimating experience.
• LEED accreditation preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Capable of basic estimating functions and pricing development for all trades.
• Develop documents for budgets, subcontracts, and project logistics with oversight.
• Lead hard bid pursuits as the prime contact with design teams and owners.
• Develop pricing for mechanical and electrical systems and lead deliverables.
• Coordinate preconstruction efforts and reviews of contract documents.
• Apply indirect costs including insurance, taxes, and fees.

Skills

Estimating

Quantity Takeoff

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Four-year engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

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.

Basic Job Functions:

The Lead Estimator has demonstrated competence in basic estimating functions, as well as an understanding of advanced estimating systems. Lead estimators are an integral part of the team makeup during the preconstruction phase of a project and often serve (with oversight) as the principal point of contact with the design team and the owner. Lead estimators may lead hard bid efforts and coordinate estimating teams. Lead estimators are competent at preparing conceptual estimates for review by senior staff, and have a working knowledge of general conditions and indirect costs.

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).
• With oversight from senior personnel, develops documents/deliverables to include budget uploads, purchasing plans, subcontracts, purchase orders, General Conditions and project logistics.
• May serve as the prime point of contact for hard bid pursuits.
• Develops pricing for basic project elements, as well as advanced systems including Mechanical and Electrical systems.
• Leads the preparation of key estimating deliverables.
• Supports conceptual estimating efforts within the department, including development of basic models for review by senior personnel.
• Reviews contract documents to include Requests for Proposals (RFP's), plans, specifications, and prime contracts.
• Coordinates constructability reviews.
• Is capable of applying appropriate indirect costs including insurance, taxes, and fees.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• 1. Four-year engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
• 2. Five or more years of experience in an estimating role.
• 3. Successful history executing projects as the prime point of contact for projects as described below: a. Lead Estimator I: Projects that are small in size and/or less technical.
• 4. Successful history executing projects as the prime point of contact for projects as described below: b. Lead Estimator II: Mid to large size projects and/or projects that are somewhat complex.
• 5. Preferred candidates will have obtained their LEED accreditation, or express willingness to obtain.
• 6. 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:

• 1. Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day.
• 2. May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
• 3. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
• 4. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• 5. Will lift, push or pull objects pounds on an occasional basis.
• 6. Will interact with people and technology frequently during a shift/work day.
• 7. 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.

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.

Benefit list

• 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