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[Remote] Lead Estimator II - Water/Wastewater

🌍 Remote Β· United States πŸ’Ό Full-time

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Sundt Construction is a 100% employee-owned contractor focused on building long-term prosperity for clients, communities, and employee-owners. The Lead Estimator II supports the preconstruction phase for mid- to large-size and somewhat complex water/wastewater projects by developing estimates, coordinating estimating teams and constructability reviews, and serving as a point of contact for hard bid pursuits.

Responsibilities

  • Capably performs basic estimating functions including quantity takeoff, pricing development for all trade work (including mechanical and electrical scopes), and abstracting (including the development and analysis of trade bids)
  • With oversight from senior personnel, develops documents/deliverables to include budget uploads, purchasing plans, subcontracts, purchase orders, General Conditions and project logistics
  • May serve as the prime point of contact for hard bid pursuits
  • Develops pricing for basic project elements, as well as advanced systems including Mechanical and Electrical systems
  • Leads the preparation of key estimating deliverables
  • Supports conceptual estimating efforts within the department, including development of basic models for review by senior personnel
  • Reviews contract documents to include Requests for Proposals (RFP’s), plans, specifications, and prime contracts
  • Coordinates constructability reviews
  • Is capable of applying appropriate indirect costs including insurance, taxes, and fees

Skills

  • The Lead Estimator has demonstrated competence in basic estimating functions, as well as an understanding of advanced estimating systems
  • Lead estimators are competent at preparing conceptual estimates for review by senior staff, and have a working knowledge of general conditions and indirect costs
  • Four-year engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience
  • Five or more years of experience in an estimating role
  • Successful history executing projects as the prime point of contact for projects as described below: b. Lead Estimator II: Mid to large size projects and/or projects that are somewhat complex
  • Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs
  • Preferred candidates will have obtained their LEED accreditation, or express willingness to obtain

Benefits

  • 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

Company Overview

  • Sundt Construction, Inc. It was founded in 1890, and is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.sundt.com/foundation.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Sundt Construction has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 20 in 2026, 19 in 2025, 7 in 2024, 17 in 2023, 12 in 2022, 10 in 2021, 8 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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