Transportation Junior Estimator

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
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. You will have the ability to collaborate as part of large pursuit teams and provide consistent results under pressure. The EI/EII 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.
Key Responsibilities
Entry level exposure to construction software but strong computer skills including the ability to use spread sheets, bid management, and online plan rooms.
Estimator will develop skills in Agtek, On Screen Take-Off, and advance to beginning HCSS use.
Perform basic estimating functions and position is primarily quantity take-off and vendor solicitation.
Attend pre-bid meetings and perform site walks.
Support estimating efforts by take-off of work and self-perform estimates for work that is primarily subcontracted out.
Assist in obtaining firm quotes for material suppliers, equipment and subcontractors.
Draft scope/proposal letters for bid and negotiated projects.
At times, some field engineering duties such as submittals, RFIs, and assisting field operations with is required
Minimum Job Requirements
Four-year engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.
Experience levels for positions are as follows:
a. Estimator I: 1-3 years of experience.
b. Estimator II: 2-5 years of experience.
Preferred candidates will have obtained their LEED accreditation, or express willingness to obtain.
Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
Occasionally will climb stairs, ladders, etc.
Will interact with people frequently during a shift/workday
Will lift, push or pull objects on an occasional basis
Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/workday.
May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
May use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices on a limited basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors
May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.)
Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
Sundt Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, or genetic information. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.
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