Senior Estimator - Underground

About Us

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate with minimal oversight on preconstruction teams, frequently serving as the principal point of contact with the design team and the owner.
• Lead all types of project delivery methods and demonstrate competence in basic and advanced estimating functions.
• Prepare detailed take-offs, solicit quotes, develop cost estimates, and close out bids.
• Advanced level HCSS knowledge of estimate entry and quote system tools.
• Estimate all scopes related to discipline area of expertise (earthwork, paving, underground utilities, structures).
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs on bid items and materials 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.
• Utilize relevant cost history database to verify production rates.
• Prepare supplier bid packages to ensure competitive material quotes for self-performed work.
• Coordinate junior estimators and interns with takeoff and vendor solicitation processes.
• Assist in obtaining firm quotes for material suppliers, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Demonstrate expertise in specific discipline areas, including but not limited to:
  • Mass Earthwork and Grading: Geotechnical report review (dewatering, blasting, ripping requirements), earthwork flow, mass haul diagrams, project phasing, scraper/dozer/truck/loader/excavator productions.
  • Aggregates, PCCP Paving, Asphalt Paving: Identification of quarries and pits, production of aggregate/asphalt/concrete, understanding of incentives/penalties/PWLs.
  • Underground Utilities: Trench protection and shoring, excavator methods and equipment selection, quantification of mechanical assemblies (valves, fire hydrants), analysis and pricing of backfill methods/materials.
  • Bridges and Structures: Falsework and formwork systems, post-tensioning, precast yards, foundations, crane selection, erection of precast elements, and cast-in-place techniques.

Requirements

• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Four-year engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
• Ten or more years of experience in an estimating role.
• Successful history executing projects as the prime point of contact with minimal oversight for project teams.
• Project experience in one or more key market sectors identified by the business unit.

Preferred candidates will have obtained their LEED accreditation and DBIA certification, or express willingness to obtain.

Benefits

• Market competitive salary (paid weekly).
• Bonus eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K.
• Industry-leading health coverage starting 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.