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Tunista Construction LLC

Regular

Pay Range: $115,000 - $165,000

This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. Actual salary rates will vary and are based on factors such as a candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package as outlined in the company's bonus policy.

Why choose us?

Our founding company was built more than 50 years ago and has a legacy of welcoming new employees with our commitment to provide the best place to work by inspiring financial security and premier health and wellness programs for you and your family while enjoying an adventurous and dynamic culture. 

Our employees' commitment to protecting the environment is intrinsic and deeply rooted, both individually and collectively at Tunista Construction LLC, giving you purpose driven work that is impactful.  

What does Tunista Construction LLC do?

Tunista Construction is a highly experienced and qualified heavy civil Native Alaskan DBE contracting firm performing work throughout Washington State, with sister companies that operate all over the world.

We are built from a strong culture that provides a high level of safety, quality, and significant returns to all our clients and stakeholders, as we have developed a reputation for being a crucial partner with both design build and bid build projects for the Department of Defense, Washington State Department of Transportation, Homeland Security, and multiple public and private entities performing work in Washington, Oregon, and Alaska.

What can you expect?

As the Civil Estimator II, you will work onsite in Tacoma, WA and will be an important part of the estimating team that has overall responsibility for the creation of estimates produced by the Estimating Department or may lead estimates as an individual. You will be integral to the estimating process for all projects bid and awarded, and assist with establishing standardized procedures, methods, and processes for estimating and training.

How will you do it?

Collaborate with owners, project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers to gather information for accurate cost estimation.

Conduct site visits if necessary and assess to gather relevant data for estimation purposes.

Prepare and present accurate and detailed estimates to management and clients, highlighting key cost components and potential risks.

Continuously update and maintain a database of costs, prices, and relevant information to improve estimation accuracy and efficiency.

Monitor industry trends, material costs, and market conditions to stay updated with changes that may impact project costs.

Work along with the Director of Estimating with day-to-day estimating needs.

Develop takeoffs from plans using Bluebeam and On-screen Takeoff software.

Create estimates using Heavy Construction Systems Specialists (HCSS) HeavyBid software.

Create material orders, estimates, work orders, change orders, invoicing, and documentation storage using Procore.

Utilize software and tools to prepare detailed cost estimates, including materials, labor, equipment, and overhead expenses.

Provide correct and accurate estimation or calculation of expenses.

Ensure timely completion of estimates.

Responsible for estimating multiple heavy civil projects simultaneously and bidding self-performed civil construction projects.

Review and examine data and documents such as analysis reports, purchase orders, and subcontracts.

Work directly with the senior company managers to finalize all processes when using HCS