Transportation Chief Estimator - Structures

Overview

Lead estimating team and manage risk for large transportation projects.

Key Responsibilities

• cost estimating
• bid review
• subcontractor selection
• risk analysis
• team leadership
• contract management

Tasks

-Manage the delivery of estimates for projects, providing input, coordination, and problem-solving value at all stages of design development. -Active participant in reviewing the work of the entire estimating team for compliance with the plans, specifications, and jobsite conditions. -Buy-out projects with ultimate responsibility for budgeting and all subcontracts and purchase orders. -Critically analyze bid documents and understand risk and opportunities and articulate those to management. -Lead, develop, and mentor other team members and junior estimators. Participates in talent management activities, such as coaching and performance reviews of others. -Conducts bid review meeting with the Division Management to confirm cost, finalize bid, and markup/price work. -Select subcontractors and vendors team and closeout the bid. Understand escalation trends for labor and materials. -Estimate General Conditions and one or more self-perform disciplines. -Organize estimating team to review plans and specifications, make estimate assignments, and execute overall strategy for winning the bid. -Develop and maintain successful subcontractor relations. Participate in subcontractor outreach and other Good Faith Efforts that encourage minority participation. -Obtains review and input information from contracts, legal, taxes, insurance, human resources, and other support groups. -Define contract risk and establish contract cost exposure and probability due to the identified risk. Propose potential risk mitigation measures and/or recommend reasonable contract contingency. -Responsibility for the preparation of accurate and timely estimates on large transportation project bids from start to finish, the lead estimator leads and directs the entire estimating.

Requirements

• primavera p6
• hcss
• estimating software
• engineering degree
• 10+ years
• complex projects

What You Bring

-Proficient in the use of an Enterprise Project Management Systems. -Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs. -Thorough understanding of entire project phasing and scope on complex projects with earthwork, structures, paving, and underground work. -Proficient in the use of commonly used industry estimating software programs. -A strong design bid build estimating background is necessary. Personnel will develop alternative project delivery experience (P3s, Design Build, CM/GC, and CMAR) if that experience does not currently exist. -Proficient in the use of P6 and demonstrates skill in Critical Path Scheduling -Has a strong working knowledge of large construction company cost structures (overheads, G&A, fees, insurances). -Experience working on large, complex transportation and heavy highway projects exceeding 100 million dollars. -Expert level HCSS knowledge including project specific input of labor rates, equipment rates, insurance, bonding, and taxes. -Four‐year engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience. -Experience leading estimates in a Joint Venture environment including writing & following Joint Venture instructions, collaborating with Joint Venture partners, and conducting reviews. -Ten or more years of experience in an estimating role. -Ideal candidates will have project experience in one or more key market sectors identified by the business unit. -Successful history executing projects as the prime point of contact with minimal oversight for project teams.

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About Sundt Construction

-Specializes in a broad range of projects, from buildings to infrastructure and energy. -Handles large-scale and complex projects with financial stability and growth. -Notable projects include transportation infrastructure, energy facilities, and high-rise buildings. -Strong presence in both private and public sector construction, focusing on innovation and efficiency. -Diverse portfolio includes significant work in industrial, commercial, and residential sectors. -Excels in delivering challenging projects on time and within budget, building long-term client relationships.

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