Transportation- Senior Estimator (Lead)

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

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.

Competent and thorough in discipline area of expertise.


* 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


* Aggregates, PCCP Paving, Asphalt Paving
+ Identification of quarries and pits suitable for project use
+ Production of aggregate, asphalt, and concrete through various methods
+ Understanding of incentives, penalties, and PWLs


* Underground Utilities and Storm Drain
+ Shoring Systems - Trench Boxes, Slide Rail, Beam & Lagging, Soil Nail
+ Excavation methods and equipment selection
+ Quantification of mechanical assemblies such as valves and fire hydrants
+ Analysis and pricing of backfill methods and materials
+ Installation methods for WSP, Bar-Wrap, DIP, PVC materials for Waterline including Testing, Disinfection, and Final Tie-in
+ Installation methods for FRP, VCP, PVC, DIP materials for Sanitary Sewer including Testing, CCTV, and Final Tie-in
+ Cast-in-place and precast drainage structures
+ Knowledge and understanding of TxDOT and Municipal specifications and standards
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