Senior Estimator - Heavy Civil / Utility

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Job Description

As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you're not just hiring on at a company, you're joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you'll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we're passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do.

At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We're driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America.

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 underground utilities , earthwork, paving, 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

• 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.

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

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Safety-Sensitive

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement : Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and / or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.

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