Senior Estimator: Lead Preconstruction & Cost Strategy

Sundt Construction; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

401K

Health coverage

Training & development opportunities

Leadership and mentorship culture

Job summary

Sundt Construction is seeking a Senior Estimator to operate with minimal oversight on preconstruction teams, serving as the principal contact with design teams and owners. You will lead estimating efforts across project delivery methods and mentor junior staff, applying expertise in both basic and advanced estimating functions.

The role requires developing conceptual estimates, managing budgeted documents, and coordinating with operations to ensure feasible plans.

Qualifications

• Four-year engineering degree or equivalent training/experience.
• Ten+ years of experience in estimating.
• LEED accreditation and DBIA certification preferred or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic estimating functions including quantity takeoff and pricing for trades.
• Develops conceptual estimates and contributes to bid development.
• Leads estimating documents and budget/purchasing plan preparation with minimal supervision.
• Coordinates with operations to align schedule, logistics, and staffing.
• Provides constructability feedback to design teams.

Skills

Leadership

Estimating

Client communication

Cost analysis

Education

Engineering degree

LEED accreditation

DBIA certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sundt Construction is seeking a Senior Estimator to operate with minimal oversight on preconstruction teams, serving as the principal contact with design teams and owners. You will lead estimating efforts across project delivery methods and mentor junior staff, applying expertise in both basic and advanced estimating functions.

The role requires developing conceptual estimates, managing budgeted documents, and coordinating with operations to ensure feasible plans.