Estimator

Lunda Construction Company, A Tutor Perini Company, is seeking an Estimator for our office in Hilbert, WI. 

About Lunda Construction  

Excellence in Construction since 1938 

Lunda Construction Company is an award-winning transportation contractor. We specialize in the construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of bridges, railroads, and other civil structures. Lunda has built a reputation for excellence in the transportation construction industry, with an uncompromising pledge to achieve the highest standards of engineering, quality, and safety to our workforce and the traveling public. 

Building is not just a job. At Lunda Construction Company, it is our passion. With every project we undertake, we set the bar high and provide the best people in the industry. We have a true love of what we do to make our customers’ vision a reality. From inception to completion, we believe in creative innovation and utilize advanced technologies to deliver projects on time and on budget.

Extraordinary Projects need Exceptional Talent

We are seeking a motivated Estimator to join our team. As an Estimator at Lunda Construction, you will have the opportunity to:

Description

• Coordinate total estimating effort relevant to a particular bid/project as assigned.
• Review incoming bid solicitations for relevancy and fit. Maintain an updated bid schedule.
• Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Assist in preparation of preliminary schedules as necessary for estimates.
• Prepare detailed takeoffs.
• Consult with clients, subcontractors, vendors, or other individuals to develop a complete scope of work and estimate.
• Work with engineers to develop bid designs for delegated design scopes.
• Obtain knowledge of project and appropriate regulations required to construct the project.
• Review and analyze subcontractor and vendor quotes for accuracy and completeness.
• Utilize and maintain historical data in preparation of bids.
• Monitor client changes and advise the estimating team of all changes in scope during the estimate period.
• Follow awarded contracts as assigned – may include estimating extra work items, change orders, credits.
• Work with the project management team on final buyout of materials and subcontractors.
• Prepare turnover packages for awarded projects for project management team.
• Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures, including current/accurate information on prices from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Search and analyze options for most effective means and methods of construction.
• Understand best value approach to winning new work.
• Perform additional duties as assigned. 

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred
• 2 or more years of relevant estimating experience with a working knowledge of cost control, schedule tracking, material pricing & estimating techniques.
• Water treatment, waste water, commercial space construction experience highly preferred.
• Experience with HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating software preferred
• Design/Build Experience is a plus
• Ability to work under pressure and schedule restraints
• Excellent time management skills and logical decision-making ability
• Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications
• Must have strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to work well as part of a team
• Excellent written and oral communication is a must 
• Ability to work with personnel at all levels, both internal and external to the organization

We build extraordinary projects, and we need exceptional talent. Join us and build more than a project, build a legacy.