What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation- Senior Estimator (Heavy Civil) position at Sundt?
Job Description
Job Summary
At Sundt, you are more than just an employee; you are an employee owner! Our people make the difference and are rewarded by competitive compensation packages, great healthcare and wellness programs, inclusion in the Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), and - the possibility for annual bonuses. Sundt encourages career development and advancement through extensive training and leadership training, all while being part of a high performing team that is founded on ethics and Sundt's core values. You will be encouraged to develop effective relationships with owners, design teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and industry organizations.
Sundt Construction's Transportation Division is seeking qualified candidates to join our talented estimating team in Irving, Texas. Successful candidates will prepare detailed take-offs, solicit quotes, develop cost estimates, and close out bids. You will have a passion for estimating and welcome the challenge to estimate multiple projects at a time, collaborate as part of large pursuit teams, and provide consistent results under pressure. Desired estimating disciplines include earthwork, paving, underground, and structures on transit, civil infrastructure, and highway projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Advanced level HCSS knowledge of estimate entry and quote system tools.
- Estimate all scopes related to their discipline area of expertise.
- Perform detailed quantity take-offs on bid items and materials to develop all-inclusive cost estimates.
- Estimate unit costs by analyzing crew composition, production rates, and equipment selection.
- Participate in detailed reviews, providing thorough explanation of estimate.
- Utilization of relevant cost history database to verify production rates.
- Prepare supplier bid packages to ensure that self-performed work has competitive material quotes.
- Coordinate junior estimators and interns with takeoff and vendor solicitation processes.
- Assist in obtaining firm quotes for material suppliers, equipment, and subcontractors.
- Competent and thorough in discipline area of expertise. (See below for example)
Mass Earthwork and Grading
Aggregates and Concrete Paving
Bridges and Structures
Underground Utilities and Storm Drain
Minimum Requirements
Note : Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
1. Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.)
2. May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
3. May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
4. May use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors.
5. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
6. Occasionally will climb stairs, ladders, etc.
7. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
8. Will interact with people frequently during a shift / work day.
9. Will lift, push or pull objects up to 50lbs on an occasional basis.
10. Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift / work day.
11. Will work various shifts, including swing, night and weekend.
Safety Level
Safety-Sensitive
Note : Jobs with the Safety-Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others such as operating a vehicle, operating equipment, operating machinery or power tools, repairing / maintaining the operation of any vehicle / equipment, the handling / disposal / transport of hazardous materials, or the handling / treatment / disposal of potentially flammable / combustible materials.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement : Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and / or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws
