Estimator; Phoenix, AZ

Sunland Asphalt
, one of the fastest growing construction companies in the southwest, is hiring a Project Estimator for the Phoenix Market. Become a key player in an aggressive and dynamic sales team and work alongside many of the most experienced and successful people in the industry. Sunland Asphalt & Construction, LLC strives to recruit top talent and we are committed to help you grow both professionally and personally.

Our vision is:
To be the best place in the world to work.

• Competitive Weekly Pay and Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with Employer Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Work/Life Balance and Community Involvement
• Comprehensive Health Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision
• Life/Disability Insurance
• Award Winning Peers & Projects
• Foundation Built on Safety

The Public Works Estimator is responsible for evaluating bid specifications and drawings to ensure we know everything required to successfully bid and win projects. The Estimator estimates and controls production costs by gathering and reviewing the necessary information for each project and works with Sales and Production Teams to compile competitive cost estimates.

• Employee shall perform all duties and responsibilities with Sunland's Core Values at the forefront.
• Responsible for quantifying project amounts and components.
• Understand project/contract sites and restrictions.
• Work directly with Project Consultants to gather the needed information to bid projects accordingly.
• Must be an advocate of safety and follow safety policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with the rest of the Estimating team and the Sales team to appropriately bid projects.
• Collect and review proposals, blueprints, specifications and related documents in order to prepare and present estimates.
• Analyze proposals and requirements.
• Analyze past performance data and apply towards current bids.
• Solicit and maintain communication with subcontractors and vendors.
• Invoke Sunland's Core Values.
• Identify labor, material and time requirements needed for each project.
• Compute costs by analyzing labor, material and time requirements.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings.
• Use computer software to prepare estimates and supporting documentation.
• Manage personal Company Software estimating queue daily.
• Review bid requirements thoroughly.
• Responsible for cataloging all information, notes and meetings in Company Software.
• Provide weekly estimating recap to the Estimating Manager.
• Serve as front-line Company representative and must provide excellent service to the customer and to the public.
• Follow up with sub-contractors to ensure that bids are received.
• Any and all other duties assigned. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Collaboration Skills, Communication Proficiency and Customer/Client Focus.
• Leadership, Decision Making and Ethical Conduct.
• Problem Solving and Thoroughness.
• Project Management and Time Management.

• This position is considered a safety-sensitive position and is subject to the company's drug and alcohol policy, as well as all OSHA regulations.
• All employees must wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Serves as a safety ambassador by complying with federal, state and local laws, as well as Company safety policy, enforces safe work practices, and proactively identifies and remedies worksite hazards.

• This position operates at professional construction sites and in professional office environments, requiring the use of standard office equipment, the ability to communicate verbally with others on site, in person and over the telephone, ability to read printed materials, signs, computer screens and directions, stamina to maintain attention to details despite interruptions, ability to lift, push, pull, carry, handle or feel objects, supplies, tools, machinery and/or controls…