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Senior Estimator (Water Pipeline/Wastewater) (Finance)



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 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

  • 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.

  • Minimum Job Requirements
  • Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.
  • Preferred candidates will have obtained their LEED accreditation and DBIA certification, or express willingness to obtain.
  • Four - year engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
  • Five 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.
  • Ideal candidates will have project experience in pipeline water/wastewater (pump station experience is a plus)

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

    Physical Requirements

    1. Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.)
    2. May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
    3. May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
    4. May use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices on a limited basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors
    5. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
    6. Occasionally will climb stairs, ladders, etc.
    7. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
    8. Will interact with people frequently during a shift/work day
    9. Will lift, push or pull objects on an occasional basis
    10. Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day.

    Safety Level

    Safety-Sensitive

    Note: Jobs with the Safety-Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others such as operating a vehicle, operating equipment, operating machinery or power tools, repairing/maintaining the operation of any vehicle/equipment, the handling/disposal/transport of hazardous materials, or the handling/treatment/disposal of potentially flammable/combustible materials.

    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.

    Benefit list:
    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
    Mental Health Program
    Life and Disability Insurance
    Employee-Owner Perks
    Educational Assistance
    Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program Apply

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