Project Manager/Estimator II

Sundt•Tempe, AZ

About The Position

The Preconstruction Project Manager manages risk for the company during the preconstruction phase by providing oversight and leadership to preconstruction teams. The role typically supports multiple projects, though assignment to a single large project may be appropriate. The position is accountable for the technical success and execution of assigned projects, team relationships, and the quality and timeliness of estimating deliverables. Day-to-day work focuses on managing estimating teams, with individual estimating work performed as needed to manage departmental workflow. The role leads preconstruction services and estimating for large, complex transportation and heavy highway projects, including projects valued above $50 million. It oversees bid development from start to finish, evaluates project risks and opportunities, coordinates estimating teams and support functions, and participates in bid reviews, subcontractor selection, project buy-out, and team development. The role may also develop experience with alternative delivery methods such as P3, Design Build, CM/GC, and CMAR. Sundt is a 100% employee-owned contractor. The company describes a culture of employee ownership and a focus on long-term prosperity for clients, communities, and employee-owners. The position is designated safety-sensitive.

Requirements

Four-year engineering degree or an equivalent combination of technical training and related experience.
Ten or more years of experience in an estimating role.
Proficiency with all Microsoft Office Suite programs.
Proficiency with commonly used industry estimating software.
Successful history executing projects as the prime point of contact with minimal oversight for project teams.
For Preconstruction Project Manager II, experience with projects valued in excess of $50 million.
Proficiency with an Enterprise Project Management System.
Proficiency with P6 and demonstrated skill in Critical Path Scheduling.
Strong design-bid-build estimating background.
Expert-level HCSS knowledge.
Experience working on large, complex transportation and heavy highway projects exceeding $100 million.
Strong working knowledge of large construction company cost structures, including overhead, G&A, fees, and insurance.
Experience estimating General Conditions and at least one self-perform discipline.
Experience leading estimates in a Joint Venture environment.

Nice To Haves

Project experience in one or more key market sectors identified by the business unit.
Experience with alternative project delivery methods, including P3s, Design Build, CM/GC, and CMAR.

Responsibilities

Manage delivery of preconstruction services, providing input, coordination, and problem solving throughout design development.
Prepare accurate and timely estimates for large transportation project bids from start to finish and lead the estimating effort.
Use HCSS to enter project-specific labor and equipment rates, insurance, bonding, and taxes.
Analyze bid documents to identify risks and opportunities and communicate findings to management.
Define contract risks, estimate cost exposure and probability, and propose mitigation measures or reasonable contingencies.
Understand project phasing and scope for complex work involving earthwork, structures, paving, and underground construction.
Organize the estimating team, review plans and specifications, assign estimate work, and develop the bid strategy.
Review estimating-team work for compliance with plans, specifications, and jobsite conditions.
Obtain review and input from contracts, legal, tax, insurance, human resources, and other support groups.
Estimate General Conditions and one or more self-perform disciplines.
Lead estimates in a Joint Venture environment, including preparing and following JV instructions, collaborating with partners, and conducting reviews.
Conduct bid review meetings with Division Management to confirm costs, finalize bids, and determine markup and pricing.
Select subcontractors and vendors, close out bids, and understand labor and material escalation trends.
Develop and maintain subcontractor relationships and participate in outreach and Good Faith Efforts that encourage minority participation.
Buy out projects and hold ultimate responsibility for budgets, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
Lead, develop, and mentor team members and junior estimators, including coaching and performance reviews.
Develop estimating experience in alternative project delivery methods, including P3s, Design Build, CM/GC, and CMAR.