JOB DESCRIPTION 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 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. We're driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America. Job Summary 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 teams. Lead 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 1. 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). 2. Coordinates constructability reviews. 3. Develops pricing for basic project elements, as well as advanced systems including Mechanical and Electrical systems. 4. Is capable of applying appropriate indirect costs including insurance, taxes, and fees. 5. Leads the preparation of key estimating deliverables. 6. May serve as the prime point of contact for hard bid pursuits. 7. Reviews contract documents to include Requests for Proposals (RFP's), plans, specifications, and prime contracts. 8. Supports conceptual estimating efforts within the department, including development of basic models for review by senior personnel. 9. With oversight from senior personnel, develops documents/deliverables to include budget uploads, purchasing plans, subcontracts, purchase orders, General Conditions and project logistics. Minimum Job Requirements 1. Five or more years of experience in an estimating role. 2. Four-year engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience. 3. Preferred candidates will have obtained their LEED accreditation, or express willingness to obtain. 4. Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs. 5. Successful 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. 6. 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. Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned. Physical Requirements 1. May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis 2. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures 3. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis 4. Will interact with people and technology frequently during a shift/work day 5. Will lift, push or pull objects pounds on an occasional basis 6. Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day. 7. Will use telephone, co