Senior Estimator

WHO WE ARE

Sukut Construction is a nationwide heavy civil general contractor with over 55 years of superior performance and industry expertise on residential, public, and commercial projects. 

Our commitment to creating excellence in people and projects has earned us over 100 industry awards and recognitions. Our vast array of services allows us to excel at developing and implementing innovative, technologically sound solutions to confront the most challenging land development, natural resource, and environmentally friendly energy issues throughout the United States. From employing a fully GPS-guided company-owned fleet of over 275 pieces of heavy equipment to developing proprietary technology for heavy civil engineering and logistics, Sukut's 55-year track record has elevated its work process to revolutionary and creative practice. This approach makes Sukut time and cost-efficient on every project.

Sukut’s culture of putting its employees first, coupled with an open-door and family-like environment, provides a welcoming atmosphere where every employee is encouraged to learn and grow.

Sukut is seeking a dynamic senior estimator. This is an excellent opportunity to start a career with a company where building excellence in people and projects is why we exist!

YOUR ROLE

A senior estimator is responsible for overseeing the creation of accurate and timely estimates for public and private work projects, including large-scale and design-build/alternative procurement projects. This role requires a highly organized individual with strong analytical skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality estimates. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with effective communication and leadership abilities. 

• Review proposal specifications, drawings, soil reports, and site conditions to determine project scope.
• Lead the Estimating Team in the timely roll-out and execution of the estimate deliverable process.
• Mentor and manage estimators, interns, and other team members, as necessary.
• Coordinate total estimated effort for assigned bids/projects.
• Oversee coordination of pre-bid RFIs prior to specified due dates.
• Oversee the good faith effort process and communicate DBE requirements.
• Monitor owner changes and advise on scope changes during the estimate period.
• Coordinate scope of work internally and with subcontractors.
• Interface with project team and contractors for project feasibility data.
• Monitor post-bid submission dates for contract procurement.
• Monitor actual cost versus estimated cost.
• Prepare budgets, subcontracts, purchase orders, and preliminary project schedules.
• Maintain files and working documents for estimating figures.
• Track work history and review project schedules.
• Critically analyze bid documents to understand risks and opportunities, articulating them to the Chief Estimator.
• Manage owner relationships and participate in business development.
• Conduct post-project debriefings to discuss outcomes.
• Identify and monitor upcoming target projects.
• Gather and monitor actual cost vs. estimated cost, maintaining project cost history.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.  An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered in-lieu of a degree. 
• 10+ years of experience in heavy civil construction estimating. 

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, B2Win (and/or HCSS), P6, and Agtek.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with high attention to detail.
• Resourceful in problem-solving and adapting to new situations.

• Strong knowledge of estimating techniques, engineering disciplines, and cost control systems.
• Ability to read plans and specifications and perform takeoffs.
• Understanding of time impact analysis and time-related overhead.
• Familiarity with contract accounting and critical path method.

• Valid driver's license; clean driving record.
• Authorized to work lawfully in the United States.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans with Sukut paying 100% of premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
• Employer-funded HSA contribution
• Employer-paid life insurance and identity theft plan for employees.
• Voluntary supplemental health and welfare plans.
• 401(k) employer contribution, whether you contribute or not.
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Holiday time.
• Profit sharing bonus potential.
• Employee-owned

Sukut Construction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

**Important Notice to Staffing Agencies / Recruiting Firms**

Sukut Construction will not accept unsolicited resumes from any sources other than directly from a candidate, Sukut Construction employee or any of our external recruiting partners whom we already have an executed written agreement with. Any unsolicited resumes sent to any of the following will be considered Sukut Construction property: Sukut Construction mailing address, fax machine or any email address; Sukut Construction employees; or to Sukut Construction's applicant/candidate database. Sukut Construction will NOT pay a fee for any candidate placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Sukut Construction will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Sukut Construction’s Human Resources Director or Talent Associate to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Sukut Construction will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Sukut Construction’s Human Resources Director.