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JOB DESCRIPTION

As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you're not just hiring on at a company, you're joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you'll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we're passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do.

At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We're driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America

Job Summary

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. Desired estimating disciplines include earthwork, paving, underground utilities, and structures on transit, civil infrastructure, and highway projects. Successful candidates will prepare detailed take-offs, solicit quotes, develop cost estimates, and close out bids.

Key Responsibilities

1. Advanced level HCSS knowledge of estimate entry and quote system tools.
2. Estimate all scopes related to their discipline area of expertise.
3. Perform detailed quantity take-offs on bid items and materials in order to develop all-inclusive cost estimates.
4. Estimate unit costs by analyzing crew composition, production rates, and equipment selection.
5. Participate in detailed reviews, providing thorough explanation of estimate.
6. Utilization of relevant cost history database to verify production rates.
7. Prepare supplier bid packages to ensure that self-performed work has competitive material quotes.
8. Coordinate junior estimators and interns with takeoff and vendor solicitation processes.
9. Assist in obtaining firm quotes for material suppliers, equipment and subcontractors.

Competent and thorough in discipline area of expertise. (for example)

Mass Earthwork and Grading o Geotechnical report review - dewatering, blasting, and ripping requirements. o Earthwork flow, mass haul diagrams, project phasing. o Scraper, dozer, truck, loader, and excavator productions. Aggregates, PCCP Paving, Asphalt Paving o Identification of quarries and pits suitable for project use. o Production of aggregate, asphalt, and concrete through various methods. o Understanding of incentives, penalties, and PWLs. Underground Utilities o Trench protection and shoring. o Excavator methods and equipment selection. o Quantification of mechanical assemblies such as valves and fire hydrants. o Analysis and pricing of backfill methods and materials. Bridges and Structures o Falsework and formwork systems. o Post tensioning, precast yards, and foundations. o Crane selection, erection of precast elements and cast in place techniques.

Minimum Job Requirements

1. Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.
2. Preferred candidates will have obtained their LEED accreditation and DBIA certification, or express willingness to obtain.
3. Four-year engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
4. Ten or more years of experience in an estimating role.
5. Successful history executing projects as the prime point of contact with minimal oversight for project teams.
6. Ideal candidates will hav e project experience in one or more key market sectors identified by the business unit.

Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

1. Ability to wear personal p otective 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 on a limited basis 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 on an occasional basis
10. Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day.

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.

Benefit list: Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly) Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your 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's program

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