Transportation Junior Estimator

About the Role

The Estimator (Entry‑Level to Mid‑Level) supports bidding on earthwork, paving, underground utilities and structural projects for transit, civil infrastructure and highways. Responsibilities include preparing take‑offs, soliciting quotes, developing cost estimates, and assisting in bid close‑out while collaborating with large pursuit teams on design‑build and CM‑at‑Risk delivery methods. • Develop competency in construction software, spreadsheets, bid management, and online plan rooms. • Perform quantity take‑offs and solicit vendor quotes. • Attend pre‑bid meetings and conduct site walks. • Support estimating by taking off work and creating self‑perform estimates for subcontracted tasks. • Obtain firm quotes from material suppliers, equipment providers, and subcontractors. • Draft scope and proposal letters for bid and negotiated projects. • Assist with field engineering duties such as submittals and RFIs. • Occasionally stoop, kneel, bend, lift, push, or pull objects; use hands frequently. • Comply with all safety standards and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸quantity takeoffs
• ▸vendor quotes
• ▸cost estimating
• ▸bid closeout
• ▸site walks
• ▸field engineering

What You Bring

• Learn Agtek, On Screen Take‑Off, and progress to HCSS usage. • Hold a four‑year engineering degree or equivalent technical training/experience. • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. • Estimator I: 1‑3 years experience; Estimator II: 2‑5 years experience. • Preferred: LEED accreditation or willingness to obtain. • Frequent use of telephone, computer, email, and other electronic devices for communication.

Requirements

• ▸hcss
• ▸engineering degree
• ▸microsoft office
• ▸estimator i
• ▸leed
• ▸communication

Benefits

Sundt is a 100% employee‑owned contractor, meaning every team member is a part‑owner invested in the company's success. The culture emphasizes pride in detail, long‑term prosperity for clients, communities and employee‑owners, and offers competitive pay, industry‑leading benefits, an ESOP and 401(k), and programs for personal and professional growth. Sundt strives to be the most skilled builder in America. Benefits include a market‑competitive salary paid weekly, performance‑based bonuses, comprehensive health coverage from day one, flexible time off, ESOP and 401(k) participation, wellness and mental‑health programs, life and disability insurance, educational assistance, and participation in the charitable Sundt Foundation. • Market‑competitive salary paid weekly. • Eligibility for performance‑based bonus. • Employee Stock Ownership Plan and 401(k) participation. • Industry‑leading health coverage starting day one, plus HSA and wellness credits. • Flexible Time Off and flexible spending accounts. • Employee Assistance, mental health, and wellness programs. • Life and disability insurance. • Educational assistance and charitable Sundt Foundation program.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time