Transportation- Senior Estimator (Heavy Civil) at Sundt Construction, Inc. in Irving, Texas

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary
At Sundt, you are more than just an employee; you are an employee owner! Our people make the difference and are rewarded by competitive compensation packages, great healthcare and wellness programs, inclusion in the Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), and - the possibility for annual bonuses. Sundt encourages career development and advancement through extensive training and leadership training, all while being part of a high performing team that is founded on ethics and Sundt's core values. You will be encouraged to develop effective relationships with owners, design teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and industry organizations.

Sundt Construction's Transportation Division is seeking qualified candidates to join our talented estimating team in Irving, Texas. Successful candidates will prepare detailed take-offs, solicit quotes, develop cost estimates, and close out bids. You will have a passion for estimating and welcome the challenge to estimate multiple projects at a time, collaborate as part of large pursuit teams, and provide consistent results under pressure. Desired estimating disciplines include earthwork, paving, underground, and structures on transit, civil infrastructure, and highway projects.

Key Responsibilities

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

• Geotechnical report review - dewatering, blasting, and ripping requirements.
• Earthwork flow, mass haul diagrams, project phasing.
• Scraper, dozer, truck, loader, and excavator productions.
• Takeoff using Agtek.

• Identification of quarries and pits suitable for project use.
• Production of aggregate and concrete through various methods.
• Develop concrete paving plans, determine hand pour versus slipform.
• Knowledge and understanding of concrete paving equipment and batch plants.

• Falsework and formwork systems.
• Post tensioning, precast yards, and foundations.
• Crane selection, erection of precast elements, structural steel, and cast in place techniques.
• Knowledge and understanding of TxDOT bridge construction, specifications, and standards.
• Cast-in-place drainage structures.
• Marine construction methods and equipment selection.

• Extensive experience estimating and construction knowledge of both storm drainage and wet utilities.
• Geotechnical report review - dewatering, blasting, and excavation requirements.
• Experience and knowledge with trench protection, shoring and bypass pumping.
• Excavation methods and equipment selection.
• Quantification of mechanical assemblies such as valves, fittings, and other appurtenances.
• Ability to estimate underground cast-in-place structures.
• Shoring Systems - Trench Boxes, Slide Rail, Beam & Lagging, Soil Nail.
• Analysis and pricing of backfill methods and materials.
• Installation methods for WSP, Bar-Wrap, DIP, PVC materials for Waterline including Testing, Disinfection, and Final Tie-in.
• Installation methods for FRP, VCP, PVC, DIP materials for Sanitary Sewer including Testing, CCTV, and Final Tie-in.
• Knowledge and understanding of TxDOT and Municipal specifications and standards.
• Working knowledge of franchise utilities and impacts on construction methods.

• A degree in Engineering or Construction Management is preferred but not required. Strong construction work experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Knowledge and efficiency in the following Software is desired: HCSS Heavy Bid, Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Microstation, and Agtek or similar earthwork takeoff software.

Physical Requirements
1. Ability to wear personal protective 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 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 up to 50lbs on an occasional basis.
10. Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day.
11. Will work various shifts, including swing, night and weekend.

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