Lead Estimator - Building Group

Sundt • San Antonio, TX

9d

About The Position

Sundt is a 100% employee-owned contractor focused on building long-term prosperity for clients, communities, and employee-owners. The Lead Estimator is an integral member of the preconstruction team, demonstrating competence in basic estimating functions and an understanding of advanced estimating systems. With oversight, the Lead Estimator may serve as a principal point of contact for the design team and owner, lead hard-bid efforts, and coordinate estimating teams. The role prepares conceptual estimates for senior-staff review and requires working knowledge of general conditions and indirect costs.

The position handles quantity takeoffs, pricing and analysis of trade bids—including mechanical and electrical scopes—and preparation of estimating deliverables. It also supports conceptual estimating, reviews contract documents, and coordinates constructability reviews. Depending on project size and complexity, the role may serve as the prime point of contact for a pursuit or project.

Sundt describes itself as employee-owned and offers competitive pay, benefits, incentive programs, and training focused on personal and professional growth. The position is classified as non-safety-sensitive. The job description may change and may include other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Four-year engineering degree or an equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience.
• Five or more years of experience in an estimating role.
• Successful experience executing projects as the prime point of contact: Lead Estimator I projects are small and/or less technical; Lead Estimator II projects are mid-to-large and/or somewhat complex.
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.

Nice To Haves

• LEED accreditation, or willingness to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Perform estimating functions, including quantity takeoffs, pricing development for all trade work (including mechanical and electrical scopes), and abstracting and analysis of trade bids.
• Develop, with oversight from senior personnel, deliverables including budget uploads, purchasing plans, subcontracts, purchase orders, general conditions, and project logistics.
• Serve as the prime point of contact for hard-bid pursuits when applicable.
• Develop pricing for basic project elements and advanced systems, including mechanical and electrical systems.
• Lead preparation of key estimating deliverables.
• Support conceptual estimating efforts, including developing basic models for senior-personnel review.
• Review contract documents, including requests for proposals, plans, specifications, and prime contracts.
• Coordinate constructability reviews.
• Apply appropriate indirect costs, including insurance, taxes, and fees.
• Coordinate estimating teams and participate in preconstruction efforts.

Benefits

• Market-competitive salary, paid weekly.
• Bonus eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan and 401(k).
• Industry-leading health coverage starting the first day.
• Flexible Time Off (FTO).
• Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Workplace wellness programs.
• Mental Health Program.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee-owner perks.
• Educational assistance.
• Sundt Foundation charitable employee-owner program.
• Training focused on personal and professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior