Estimator - Architectural Specialist

Sundt Construction•Tempe, AZ

About The Position

Description Job Summary Estimator I and II titles are developmental positions within the preconstruction department. The EI/EII provides support for multiple 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. The EI/EII is expected to be competent in basic estimating tasks and is developing an understanding of more advanced estimating principals including conceptual estimating, project logistics, and indirect costs. Key Responsibilities Accurately performs quantity takeoff. Assists in the pricing of project logistics, including hoisting, personnel lifts, and temporary construction elements. Develops abstracts and competently evaluates basic trade bids. Develops basic understanding of indirect costs, including insurance, taxes, and fees. Develops pricing for basic project elements and assists in the preparation of key estimating deliverables. Drafts subcontracts and purchase orders for review by senior personnel. Provides document control (sublists, distribution of plans, addenda, etc.) for assigned projects. Solicits pricing for projects in the hard bid environment. Supports conceptual estimating efforts within the department, including development of basic models for review by senior personnel. With oversight from senior personnel, develop budget uploads and purchasing plans. Participates and engages in bid reviews. Assists with final estimate deliverables/proposals. Understanding of project plans and specifications for assigned scope Participates in site investigations as required. Minimum Job Requirements Experience levels for positions are as follows: a. Estimator I: 1-3 years of experience. b. Estimator II: 2-5 years of experience. Four year engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience. Preferred candidates will have obtained their LEED, Envision (ENV SP) accreditation, or express willingness to obtain. Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs. Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned. Physical Requirements 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/work day Will lift, push or pull objects up to 50lbs on an occasional basis. Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day. Will use telephone, computer system, email, and other electronic devices on a frequent basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors Safety Level 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. #LI-GM1

Requirements

Estimator I: 1-3 years of experience.
Estimator II: 2-5 years of experience.
Four year engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.
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/work day
Will lift, push or pull objects up to 50lbs on an occasional basis.
Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day.
Will use telephone, computer system, email, and other electronic devices on a frequent basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors

Nice To Haves

Preferred candidates will have obtained their LEED, Envision (ENV SP) accreditation, or express willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

Accurately performs quantity takeoff.
Assists in the pricing of project logistics, including hoisting, personnel lifts, and temporary construction elements.
Develops abstracts and competently evaluates basic trade bids.
Develops basic understanding of indirect costs, including insurance, taxes, and fees.
Develops pricing for basic project elements and assists in the preparation of key estimating deliverables.
Drafts subcontracts and purchase orders for review by senior personnel.
Provides document control (sublists, distribution of plans, addenda, etc.) for assigned projects.
Solicits pricing for projects in the hard bid environment.
Supports conceptual estimating efforts within the department, including development of basic models for review by senior personnel.
With oversight from senior personnel, develop budget uploads and purchasing plans.
Participates and engages in bid reviews.
Assists with final estimate deliverables/proposals.
Understanding of project plans and specifications for assigned scope
Participates in site investigations as required.