Lead Estimator - Building Group

Sundt Construction • San Antonio, TX

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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 contributes to the preconstruction phase of projects, applying demonstrated competence in basic estimating and knowledge 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 applies a working knowledge of general conditions and indirect costs.

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 size 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 bid abstracting and analysis.
• Develop project documents and deliverables, with senior-personnel oversight, including budget uploads, purchasing plans, subcontracts, purchase orders, general conditions, and project logistics.
• May serve as the prime point of contact for hard-bid pursuits.
• Develop pricing for basic project elements and advanced systems, including mechanical and electrical systems.
• Lead preparation of key estimating deliverables.
• Support departmental 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.

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

What This Job Offers

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