Senior Civil Estimator: Earthwork & Utilities Lead

Sundt Enterprise; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sundt Enterprise is seeking a Senior Estimator in Tempe, AZ to join our preconstruction team. This role operates with minimal oversight and serves as the primary contact with design teams and owners, capable of leading multiple delivery methods.

The ideal candidate will perform detailed take-offs, solicit quotes, and develop cost estimates, with expertise across earthwork, paving, underground utilities, and structures on civil infrastructure and highway projects.

Qualifications

• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Preferred candidates will have obtained their LEED accreditation and DBIA certification, or express 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

HCSS

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Four-year engineering degree

Tools

HCSS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Sundt Enterprise is seeking a Senior Estimator in Tempe, AZ to join our preconstruction team. This role operates with minimal oversight and serves as the primary contact with design teams and owners, capable of leading multiple delivery methods.

The ideal candidate will perform detailed take-offs, solicit quotes, and develop cost estimates, with expertise across earthwork, paving, underground utilities, and structures on civil infrastructure and highway projects.