Senior Estimator: Lead Cost & Constructability Expert

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

Job summary

Sundt Enterprise is seeking a Senior Estimator to join the preconstruction team in Tempe, AZ. You will serve as the principal contact with the design team and owner, leading all estimating activities across delivery methods and cost elements, including mechanical and electrical systems.

You will mentor junior estimators and coordinate with operations to shape feasible project plans. The role requires a strong background in conceptual estimates, general conditions, and logistics planning, with

Qualifications

• Four-year engineering degree or equivalent.
• Ten+ years of experience in an estimating role.
• LEED accreditation and DBIA certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Capably performs basic estimating functions including quantity takeoff, pricing development for all trade work (including mechanical and electrical scopes), and abstracting.
• Develops conceptual estimates for review by senior personnel.
• 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.

Education

Four-year engineering degree or equivalent

LEED accreditation

DBIA certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Sundt Enterprise is seeking a Senior Estimator to join the preconstruction team in Tempe, AZ. You will serve as the principal contact with the design team and owner, leading all estimating activities across delivery methods and cost elements, including mechanical and electrical systems.

You will mentor junior estimators and coordinate with operations to shape feasible project plans. The role requires a strong background in conceptual estimates, general conditions, and logistics planning, with