Senior Estimator — Lead Civil Infrastructure Bids

Sundt Construction; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly

Bonus Eligibility

Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K

Health Coverage

Flexible Time Off (FTO)

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Sundt Construction is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead preconstruction efforts and serve as the main contact with design teams and owners. The role covers earthwork, paving, utilities, and structures on transit, civil infrastructure, and highway projects.

The candidate will develop cost estimates, perform take-offs, solicit quotes, and drive bids to close. A strong background in advanced estimating functions is essential.

Qualifications

• Four-year engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
• Ten or more years of experience in an estimating role.
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• LEED accreditation and DBIA certification, or express willingness to obtain.
• 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

Leadership

Attention to detail

Communication

Estimating expertise

Education

Four-year engineering degree

Tools

HCSS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Sundt Construction is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead preconstruction efforts and serve as the main contact with design teams and owners. The role covers earthwork, paving, utilities, and structures on transit, civil infrastructure, and highway projects.

The candidate will develop cost estimates, perform take-offs, solicit quotes, and drive bids to close. A strong background in advanced estimating functions is essential.