Estimator - Heavy Civil/Highway

Sundt Construction • Irving, TX

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About The Position

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 have the ability to 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. Key Responsibilities 1. Entry level exposure to construction software but strong computer skills including the ability to use spread sheets, bid management, and online plan rooms. 2. Estimator will develop skills in Agtek, On Screen Take-Off, and advance to beginning HCSS use. 3. Perform basic estimating functions and position is primarily quantity take-off and vendor solicitation. 4. Attend pre-bid meetings and perform site walks. 5. Support estimating efforts by take-off of work and self-perform estimates for work that is primarily subcontracted out. 6. Assist in obtaining firm quotes for material suppliers, equipment and subcontractors. 7. Draft scope/proposal letters for bid and negotiated projects. 8. At times, some field engineering duties such as submittals, RFIs, and assisting field operations with is required

Requirements

• Four-year engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Estimator I: 1-3 years of experience.
• Estimator II: 2-5 years of experience.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred candidates will have obtained their LEED accreditation, or express willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed take-offs
• Solicit quotes
• Develop cost estimates
• Close out bids
• Participate in bid efforts
• Work with teams on Design Build and CM at Risk delivery methods
• Provide administrative support to the estimating department
• Perform basic estimating functions
• 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
• Field engineering duties such as submittals, RFIs, and assisting field operations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees