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Lead Estimator II WaterWastewater

Sundt Construction


Job Location:

Tempe, AZ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (6 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

As a 100% employee-owned contractor when you work at Sundt youre not just hiring on at a company youre joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner youll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers were 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. Were driven by skill grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America.

Basic Job Functions:
The Lead Estimator has demonstrated competence in basic estimating functions as well as an understanding of advanced estimating systems. Lead estimators are an integral part of the team makeup during the preconstruction phase of a project and often serve (with oversight) as the principal point of contact with the design team and the owner. Lead estimators may lead hard bid efforts and coordinate estimating estimators are competent at preparing conceptual estimates for review by senior staff and have a working knowledge of general conditions and indirect costs.
Key Responsibilities:
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).
oversight from senior personnel develops documents/deliverables to include budget uploads purchasing plans subcontracts purchase orders General Conditions and project logistics.
serve as the prime point of contact for hard bid pursuits.
pricing for basic project elements as well as advanced systems including Mechanical and Electrical systems.
the preparation of key estimating deliverables.
conceptual estimating efforts within the department including development of basic models for review by senior personnel.
contract documents to include Requests for Proposals (RFPs) plans specifications and prime contracts.
constructability reviews.
capable of applying appropriate indirect costs including insurance taxes and fees.
Minimum Job Requirements:
-year engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
or more years of experience in an estimating role.
history executing projects as the prime point of contact for projects as described below:
a. Lead Estimator I: Projects that are small in size and/or less technical.
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.
candidates will have obtained their LEED accreditation or express willingness to obtain.
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:
sit stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day.
stoop kneel or bend on an occasional basis.
to use hands to grasp lift handle carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
lift push or pull objects pounds on an occasional basis.
interact with people and technology frequently during a shift/work day.
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.

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-Owners program

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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 ab ... View more

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