Senior Estimator – Preconstruction Leader & Cost Expert

Sundt Construction; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market Competitive Salary

Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K

Industry Leading Health Coverage

Flexible Time Off

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Sundt Construction in Irving, TX is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead estimating efforts on diverse projects with minimal oversight. You will serve as the principal contact with design teams and owners, preparing conceptual estimates, general conditions, and logistics plans.

The role requires 10+ years in estimating, a four-year engineering degree, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. LEED and DBIA credentials are preferred; candidates willing to obtain them will be considered.

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.
• LEED accreditation and DBIA certification preferred, or willingness to obtain.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite programs.

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).
• 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.

Skills

Estimating experience

Leadership

Communication

Education

Four-year engineering degree

LEED accreditation

DBIA certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Sundt Construction in Irving, TX is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead estimating efforts on diverse projects with minimal oversight. You will serve as the principal contact with design teams and owners, preparing conceptual estimates, general conditions, and logistics plans.

The role requires 10+ years in estimating, a four-year engineering degree, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. LEED and DBIA credentials are preferred; candidates willing to obtain them will be considered.