Senior Estimator

Sundt Construction • Tucson, AZ

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About The Position

The Senior Estimator operates with minimal oversight on preconstruction teams, frequently serving as the principal point of contact with the design team and the owner. Senior estimators are capable of leading all types of project delivery methods and have demonstrated competence in basic and advanced estimating functions. Senior Estimators are knowledgeable regarding cost for all work elements including mechanical and electrical systems and prepare conceptual estimates, general conditions, and logistics plans that require minimal review by senior staff. Sr. Estimators will also provide training and mentoring to estimators on staff.

Requirements

• Four year engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
• Ideal candidates will have project experience in one or more key market sectors identified by the business unit.
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Successful history executing projects as the prime point of contact with minimal oversight for project teams.
• Eight to Ten of experience in an estimating role.

Responsibilities

• Capably performs basic estimating functions including quantity takeoff, pricing development for all trade work (including mechanical and electrical scopes), and abstracting (including the development and analysis of trade bids).
• Develops conceptual estimates for review by senior personnel.
• For projects where third party consultants are involved, provide justification and reconciliation of Sundt estimates.
• Leads the preparation of estimating documents/deliverables with minimal oversight from Senior personnel, to include budget uploads, purchasing plans, subcontracts, purchase orders, General Conditions and project logistics.
• Performs advanced estimating tasks to include serving as the prime point of contact for hard bid pursuits, coordinating constructability reviews, and applying appropriate indirect costs including insurance, taxes, and fees.
• Provide coordination with operations to ensure a reasonable plan (schedule, logistics, staffing) has been developed.
• Provides feedback to design team regarding cost and constructability.

What This Job Offers

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