Lead Estimator - Building Group

Job-ID: 11696Category: Operations/PreConLocation: San Antonio, TX, United StatesWorkplace: On-siteSchedule: Full timePosted: 2026-10-28As 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.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 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. With oversight from senior personnel, develops documents/deliverables to include budget uploads, purchasing plans, subcontracts, purchase orders, General Conditions and project logistics.3. May serve as the prime point of contact for hard bid pursuits.4. Develops pricing for basic project elements, as well as advanced systems including Mechanical and Electrical systems.5. Leads the preparation of key estimating deliverables.6. Supports conceptual estimating efforts within the department, including development of basic models for review by senior personnel.7. Reviews contract documents to include Requests for Proposals (RFP’s), plans, specifications, and prime contracts.8. Coordinates constructability reviews.9. Is capable of applying appropriate indirect costs including insurance, taxes, and fees.Minimum Job Requirements:1. Four-year engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.2. Five or more years of experience in an estimating role.3. 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.4. 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.5. Preferred candidates will have obtained their LEED accreditation, or express willingness to obtain.6. Proficient 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:1. Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day.2. May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.3. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.4. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.5. Will lift, push or pull objects pounds on an occasional basis.6. Will interact with people and technology frequently during a shift/work day.7. Will use telephone, computer system, email, and other electronic devices on a frequent basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors.Safety LevelNon-Safety SensitiveNote: 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 performanceEmployee Stock Ownership Plan & 401KIndustry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First DayFlexible Time Off (FTO)Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness creditsFlexible Spending AccountsEmployee Assistance ProgramWorkplace Wellness ProgramsMental Health ProgramLife and Disability InsuranceEmployee-Owner PerksEducational AssistanceSundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program#LI-HW1About the company 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. 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 performanceEmployee Stock Ownership Plan & 401KIndustry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First DayFlexible Time Off (FTO)Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness creditsFlexible Spending AccountsEmployee Assistance ProgramWorkplace Wellness ProgramsMental Health ProgramLife and Disability InsuranceEmployee-Owner PerksEducational AssistanceSundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's programNOTICE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS Sundt Construction's Talent Acquisition team is the only authorized department to engage with and execute agreements on behalf of the company with external search firms, staffing agencies, and other third-party recruiting partners. Sundt Construction does not accept unsolicited candidate submissions. We will only consider candidates submitted by agencies that have a fully executed agreement with Sundt Construction on file prior to the candidate's submission.Any candidate submitted without an active, fully executed agreement will not be considered a qualified referral, and Sundt Construction assumes no obligation to pay any placement or recruiting fees. Additionally, any unsolicited resumes submitted to any Sundt Construction employee—including hiring managers or other personnel—will be deemed the property of Sundt Construction without any obligation to the submitting agency.