Senior Estimator - Building Group

About the Role

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 lead all types of project delivery methods and demonstrate competence in both basic and advanced estimating functions. They prepare conceptual estimates, general conditions, and logistics plans requiring minimal review by senior staff, and provide training and mentoring to estimators on staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic estimating functions including quantity takeoff, pricing development for all trade work (including mechanical and electrical scopes), and abstracting (including development and analysis of trade bids).
• Develop conceptual estimates for review by senior personnel.
• Provide justification and reconciliation of Sundt estimates for projects involving third-party consultants.
• Lead the preparation of estimating documents/deliverables with minimal oversight, including budget uploads, purchasing plans, subcontracts, purchase orders, General Conditions, and project logistics.
• Perform advanced estimating tasks such as serving as the prime point of contact for hard bid pursuits, coordinating constructability reviews, and applying appropriate indirect costs (insurance, taxes, fees).
• Coordinate with operations to ensure a reasonable plan (schedule, logistics, staffing) is developed.
• Provide feedback to the design team regarding cost and constructability.

Requirements

• Four-year engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
• Project experience in one or more key market sectors identified by the business unit (preferred).
• LEED accreditation and DBIA certification, or willingness to obtain (preferred).
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Successful history executing projects as the prime point of contact with minimal oversight.
• Ten or more years of experience in an estimating role.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (steel-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.).
• Frequent reaching above shoulder heights and below the waist.
• Occasional stooping, kneeling, or bending.
• Limited use of telephone, computer systems, email, or other electronic devices for communication.
• Must comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• Occasional climbing of stairs, ladders, etc.
• Frequent use of hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry, or feel objects.
• Frequent interaction with people during a shift/work day.
• Occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects.
• Sitting, standing, or walking short distances for the entire duration of a shift/work day.

Safety-Sensitive: This role includes tasks that could affect the safety and health of the employee or others, such as operating equipment, handling hazardous materials, or working with potentially flammable/combustible materials.

About Us

As a 100% employee-owned contractor, Sundt fosters a culture where everyone is a part owner. The team is deeply invested in their work, focusing on building long-term prosperity for clients, communities, and employee-owners. Sundt offers competitive pay, industry-leading benefits, incentive programs, and training for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

• Market-competitive salary (paid weekly).
• Bonus eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) & 401K.
• Industry-leading health coverage starting on your first day.
• Flexible Time Off (FTO).
• Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Workplace Wellness Programs and Mental Health Program.
• Life and Disability Insurance.
• Employee-Owner Perks.
• Educational Assistance.
• Sundt Foundation – Charitable Employee-Owner's program.