Estimator I/II - Water/Wastewater

Sundt
Tempe, AZ

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have 1-5 years of estimating experience in the water/wastewater industry.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 1-5 years of estimating experience in the water/wastewater industry
    — “Estimator I - 1-3 years of experience Estimator II - 2-5 years of experience”
  • Those with a four-year engineering degree or equivalent training and experience
    — “Four-year engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.”

Things to consider

  • This role involves frequent physical tasks like lifting, grasping, and bending objects
    — “Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.”
  • The position requires a willingness to obtain LEED accreditation or demonstrate interest in it
    — “Preferred candidates will have obtained their LEED accreditation, or express willingness to obtain.”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience with quantity takeoff and basic trade bid evaluation in your resume
    — “Accurately performs quantity takeoff. Assists in the pricing of project logistics, including hoisting, personnel lifts, and temporary construction elements.”
  • Highlight your ability to create basic models and support conceptual estimating efforts
    — “Supports conceptual estimating efforts within the department, including development of basic models for review by senior personnel.”
  • Demonstrate your proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite programs during interviews
    — “Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.”
  • Showcase your understanding of indirect costs like insurance, taxes, and fees
    — “Develops basic understanding of indirect costs, including insurance, taxes, and fees.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • accurate quantity takeoff
  • effective project logistics
  • basic understanding of indirect costs
  • drafting subcontracts and purchase orders
  • document control
Typical background
engineering degreeexperience in estimating

Skills & requirements

Required

Quantity TakeoffProject LogisticsTrade BidsIndirect CostsSubcontractsPurchase OrdersDocument ControlConceptual EstimatingBudget UploadsPurchasing Plans

Preferred

LEED Accreditation

Stack & domain

Quantity TakeoffPricingAbstractsSubcontractsPurchase OrdersDocument ControlConceptual EstimatingProject LogisticsIndirect CostsLEED AccreditationCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingAttention To DetailLEEDConstructionEngineeringProject ManagementEstimatingDesign BuildCM At Risk

About the role

Original posting from Sundt

Job Summary

Estimator I and II titles are developmental positions within the preconstruction department. The El/Ell provides support for single large projects or multiple smaller projects. Primary duties include participation in bid efforts, working with teams on Design Build and CM at Risk delivery methods, and providing administrative support to the estimating department. The El/Ell is expected to be competent in basic estimating tasks and is developing an understanding of more advanced estimating principals including conceptual estimating, project logistics, and indirect costs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Accurately performs quantity takeoff.
  • Assists in the pricing of project logistics, including hoisting, personnel lifts, and temporary construction elements.
  • Develops abstracts and competently evaluates basic trade bids.
  • Develops basic understanding of indirect costs, including insurance, taxes, and fees.
  • Develops pricing for basic project elements and assists in the preparation of key estimating deliverables.
  • Drafts subcontracts and purchase orders for review by senior personnel.
  • Provides document control (sub lists, distribution of plans, addenda, etc.) for assigned projects.
  • Solicits pricing for projects in the hard bid environment.
  • Supports conceptual estimating efforts within the department, including development of basic models for review by senior personnel.
  • With oversight from senior personnel, develops budget uploads and purchasing plans.

Minimum Job Requirements

  • Experience levels for positions are as follows:
  • Estimator I - 1-3 years of experience
  • Estimator II - 2-5 years of experience
  • Four-year engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
  • Preferred candidates will have obtained their LEED accreditation, or express willingness to obtain.
  • Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.

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

Physical Requirements

  • May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
  • Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
  • Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
  • Will interact with people and technology frequently during a shift/workday.
  • Will lift, push or pull objects pounds on an occasional basis.
  • Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/workday.
  • Will use telephone, computer system, email, and other electronic devices on a frequent basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors

Safety Level

Non-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.

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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.

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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

NOTICE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS Sundt Construction's Talent Acquisition team is the only authorized department to engage with and execute agreements on behalf of the company with external search firms, staffing agencies, and other third-party recruiting partners. Sundt Construction does not accept unsolicited candidate submissions. We will only consider candidates submitted by agencies that have a fully executed agreement with Sundt Construction on file prior to the candidate's submission.

Any candidate submitted without an active, fully executed agreement will not be considered a qualified referral, and Sundt Construction assumes no obligation to pay any placement or recruiting fees. Additionally, any unsolicited resumes submitted to any Sundt Construction employee—including hiring managers or other personnel—will be deemed the property of Sundt Construction without any obligation to the submitting agency.

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