Heavy Industrial & Mining- Sr Estimator (Mechanical)

Sundt Construction

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Market Competitive Salary

Bonus Eligibility

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Industry Leading Health Coverage

Flexible Time Off

Educational Assistance

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Charlotte, NC, seeks a Senior Estimator to manage preconstruction activities with minimal oversight. The role requires expertise in basic and advanced estimating functions, along with the ability to prepare detailed cost estimates and logistics plans. Ideal candidates will have a four-year engineering degree and over ten years of estimating experience in key market sectors. Benefits include competitive salary, employee stock ownership, and flexibility. Join a team committed to building long-term prosperity.

Qualifications

Ten or more years of experience in an estimating role.
Passing project experience in key market sectors.

Responsibilities

Perform basic estimating functions including quantity takeoff.
Provide justification and reconciliation of estimates.
Lead preparation of estimating documents with minimal oversight.

Skills

Estimating functions

Quantity takeoff

Pricing development

Constructability reviews

Education

Four-year engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Estimator operates with minimal oversight on preconstruction teams, frequently serving as the principal point of contact with the design team and the owner. Senior estimators are capable of leading all types of project delivery methods and have demonstrated competence in basic and advanced estimating functions. Senior Estimators are knowledgeable regarding cost for all work elements including mechanical and electrical systems and prepare conceptual estimates, general conditions, and logistics plans that require minimal review by senior staff. Sr. Estimators will also provide training and mentoring to estimators on staff.

Job Description

Job Summary

The Senior Estimator operates with minimal oversight on preconstruction teams, frequently serving as the principal point of contact with the design team and the owner. Senior estimators are capable of leading all types of project delivery methods and have demonstrated competence in basic and advanced estimating functions. Senior Estimators are knowledgeable regarding cost for all work elements including mechanical and electrical systems and prepare conceptual estimates, general conditions, and logistics plans that require minimal review by senior staff. Sr. Estimators will also provide training and mentoring to estimators on staff.

Key Responsibilities

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).
Develops conceptual estimates for review by senior personnel.
For projects where third party consultants are involved, provide justification and reconciliation of Sundt estimates.
Leads the preparation of estimating documents/deliverables with minimal oversight from Senior personnel, to include budget uploads, purchasing plans, subcontracts, purchase orders, General Conditions and project logistics.
Performs advanced estimating tasks to include serving as the prime point of contact for hard bid pursuits, coordinating constructability reviews, and applying appropriate indirect costs including insurance, taxes, and fees.
Provide coordination with operations to ensure a reasonable plan (schedule, logistics, staffing) has been developed.
Provides feedback to design team regarding cost and constructability.

Minimum Job Requirements

Four‐year engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
Ideal candidates will have project experience in one or more key market sectors identified by the business unit.
Preferred candidates will have obtained their LEED accreditation and DBIA certification, or express willingness to obtain.
Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.
Successful history executing projects as the prime point of contact with minimal oversight for project teams.
Ten or more years of experience in an estimating role.

Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned. Physical

Requirements

Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.)
May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
May use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices on a limited basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors
Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
Occasionally will climb stairs, ladders, etc.
Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
Will interact with people frequently during a shift/work day
Will lift, push or pull objects on an occasional basis
Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day.

Safety Level Safety-Sensitive Note: 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

About Us

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.

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