Estimator - Heavy Civil​/Highway

Estimator - Heavy Civil/Highway at Sundt Construction

Job Summary:

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. You will collaborate as part of large pursuit teams and provide consistent results under pressure. The EI/EII provides support for single large projects or multiple smaller projects. Primary duties include participation in bid efforts, working with teams on Design Build and CM at Risk delivery methods, and providing administrative support to the estimating department.

• Entry level exposure to construction software with strong computer skills including the ability to use spreadsheets, bid management, and online plan rooms.
• Develop skills in Agtek, On Screen Take-Off, and advance to beginning HCSS use.
• Perform basic estimating functions with emphasis on quantity take-off and vendor solicitation.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and perform site walks.
• Support estimating efforts by take-off of work and self-perform estimates for work that is primarily subcontracted out.
• Assist in obtaining firm quotes for material suppliers, equipment and subcontractors.
• Draft scope/proposal letters for bid and negotiated projects.
• Occasional field engineering duties such as submittals, RFIs, and assisting field operations as required.

• Four-year engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Experience levels for positions are as follows:
  • Estimator I: 1-3 years of experience.
  • Estimator II: 2-5 years of experience.
• Preferred candidates will have obtained their LEED accreditation, or express willingness to obtain.

Note:

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

• May stoop, kneel, or bend on an occasional basis.
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
• Will interact with people and technology frequently during a shift/workday.
• Will lift, push or pull objects on an occasional basis.
• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/workday.
• Will use telephone, computer system, email, and other electronic devices on a frequent basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors.

Non-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.

As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you’re not just joining a company—you’re joining a culture. Everyone at Sundt is part owner and deeply invested in their work. We focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities and employee-owners, with competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees, and training focused on personal and professional growth.

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.

• 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 program