Senior Estimator - Underground

Sundt Enterprise; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sundt Enterprise is seeking a Senior Estimator to operate with minimal oversight on preconstruction teams, serving as the primary contact with design teams and owners.

The role requires leading all estimating disciplines across earthwork, paving, utilities, and structures on civil and highway projects, and preparing detailed take-offs, quotes, and bids.

Successful candidates will close out bids, develop cost estimates, and coordinate junior estimators and suppliers to ensure competitive pricing.

Qualifications

• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• LEED and DBIA certification preferred, or willingness to obtain.
• Four-year engineering degree or equivalent.
• 10+ years of estimating experience.
• Experience as prime contact with minimal oversight.
• Experience in key market sectors identified by BU.

Responsibilities

• Lead bid estimation across discipline areas.
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs to develop cost estimates.
• Estimate unit costs based on crew, rates, and equipment.
• Coordinate junior estimators and interns in takeoff and procurement.
• Prepare supplier bids for self-performed work.
• Close out bids and provide detailed estimate explanations.
• Utilize cost history data to verify production rates.
• Review estimates with design team and owner.
• Solicit quotes from vendors and subcontractors.

Skills

Take-offs

Cost estimation

Bid management

Team coordination

Education

Four-year engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

HCSS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Estimator operates with minimal oversight on preconstruction teams, frequently serving as the principal point of contact with the design team and the owner. Senior estimators are capable of leading all types of project delivery methods and have demonstrated competence in basic and advanced estimating functions. Desired estimating disciplines include earthwork, paving, underground utilities, and structures on transit, civil infrastructure, and highway projects. Successful candidates will prepare detailed take-offs, solicit quotes, develop cost estimates, and close out bids.

Key Responsibilities

1. Advanced level HCSS knowledge of estimate entry and quote system tools.
2. Estimate all scopes related to their discipline area of expertise.
3. Perform detailed quantity take-offs on bid items and materials in order to develop all-inclusive cost estimates.
4. Estimate unit costs by analyzing crew composition, production rates, and equipment selection.
5. Participate in detailed reviews, providing thorough explanation of estimate.
6. Utilization of relevant cost history database to verify production rates.
7. Prepare supplier bid packages to ensure that self-performed work has competitive material quotes.
8. Coordinate junior estimators and interns with takeoff and vendor solicitation processes.
9. Assist in obtaining firm quotes for material suppliers, equipment and subcontractors.

Competent and thorough in discipline area of expertise. (for example)

• Mass Earthwork and Grading
  • Geotechnical report review - dewatering, blasting, and ripping requirements.
  • Earthwork flow, mass haul diagrams, project phasing.
  • Scraper, dozer, truck, loader, and excavator productions.
• Aggregates, PCCP Paving, Asphalt Paving
  • Identification of quarries and pits suitable for project use.
  • Production of aggregate, asphalt, and concrete through various methods.
  • Understanding of incentives, penalties, and PWLs.
• Underground Utilities
  • Trench protection and shoring.
  • Excavator methods and equipment selection.
  • Quantification of mechanical assemblies such as valves and fire hydrants.
  • Analysis and pricing of backfill methods and materials.
• Bridges and Structures
  • Falsework and formwork systems.
  • Post tensioning, precast yards, and foundations.
  • Crane selection, erection of precast elements and cast in place techniques.

Minimum Job Requirements

1. Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.
2. Preferred candidates will have obtained their LEED accreditation and DBIA certification, or express willingness to obtain.
3. Four-year engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
4. Ten or more years of experience in an estimating role.
5. Successful history executing projects as the prime point of contact with minimal oversight for project teams.
6. Ideal candidates will have project experience in one or more key market sectors identified by the business unit.

Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.