Transportaion- Senior Estimator

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description:

At Sundt, you are more than just an employee; you are an employee owner! Our people make the difference and are rewarded by competitive compensation packages, great healthcare and wellness programs, inclusion in the Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), and - the possibility for annual bonuses.

Sundt encourages career development and advancement through extensive training and leadership training, all while being part of a high performing team that is founded on ethics and Sundt's core values.

You will be encouraged to develop effective relationships with owners, design teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and industry organizations.

Sundt Construction's Transportation Division is seeking qualified candidates to join our talented estimating team in Irving, Texas.

Successful candidates will prepare detailed take-offs, solicit quotes, develop cost estimates, and close out bids.

You will have a passion for estimating and welcome the challenge to estimate multiple projects at a time, collaborate as part of large pursuit teams, and provide consistent results under pressure.

Desired estimating disciplines include earthwork, paving, underground, and structures on transit, civil infrastructure, and highway projects.

Experience Requirements:

A degree in Engineering or Construction Management is preferred but not required.

Strong construction work experience will be considered in lieu of degree.

Knowledge and efficiency in the following Software is desired: HCSS Heavy Bid, Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Microstation, and Agtek or similar earthwork takeoff software.

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 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.


* Competent and thorough in discipline area of expertise.

(See below for example)

Mass Earthwork and Grading


* Geotechnical report review - dewatering, blasting, and ripping requirements.


* Earthwork flow, mass haul diagrams, project phasing.


* Scraper, dozer, truck, loader, and excavator productions.


* Takeoff using Agtek.

Aggregates and Concrete Paving


* Identification of quarries and pits suitable for project use.


* Production of aggregate and concrete through various methods.


* Deve...