Preconstruction Engineer/Assistant Estimator

Sunrock; Creedmoor (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Preconstruction Engineer/Assistant Estimator to support infrastructure projects. This exciting role involves assisting with cost estimates, collaborating with engineers and clients, and ensuring safety practices are upheld. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction management or engineering, with the ability to read blueprints and perform digital takeoffs. Join a company that values growth and offers competitive pay along with comprehensive benefits, including paid time off and medical insurance. Be part of a team that is dedicated to building a brighter future together.

Benefits

3 weeks PTO

8 paid holidays

Medical insurance

Company-paid Dental Insurance

401(K) with matching

Comprehensive Work/Life Wellness Program

Vision Insurance

FSA / HSA Accounts

Company Paid Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Ability to analyze engineering and construction plans.
• Experience in developing detailed construction estimates.

Responsibilities

• Assist Estimator with infrastructure project pricing.
• Collaborate with engineers and clients for project estimates.

Skills

Blueprint Reading

Digital Takeoffs

Cost Analysis

Project Management

Technical Writing

Education

Associates or Bachelor's in Construction Management

Engineering or Related Field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Construction Estimating Software

Job description

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We Offer Competitive Pay And Great Benefits Including

• 3 weeks of PTO (paid time off) (120 hours)
• 8 paid holidays (Eligibility begins on day one)
• Medical insurance:
• Company-paid Dental Insurance
• Comprehensive Work/Life Wellness Program (EAP)
• Two Medical Options: PPO and HDHP with the employer contributing HAS
• Vision Insurance
• FSA / HSA Accounts
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(K), with discretionary matching. Fully vested after 3 years of service
• Opportunities for career growth and development
  
  

General Summary

The Assistant Estimator has the responsibility for assisting the estimator with the full scope of infrastructure projects (including NC Department of Transportation (“NCDOT”), municipalities and commercial customers), and negotiating the pricing and changes in the scope and scale of work. Additional responsibilities include meeting with current customers and venders and soliciting new clients under the direction of the Estimator. The position receives guidance with respect to general objectives. In the majority of tasks and projects assigned, the incumbent assists with determining methods, work sequence, scheduling, and how to achieve objectives of assignments while operating within specific policy guidelines. The individual will practice absolute confidentiality. Good judgment and common sense is required in all duties and any other tasks as assigned. The normal work hours are 7:00am – 5:30pm Monday through Friday and evenings, nights, and weekends as needed. Minimal overnight travel (up to 10%) as required. This job description provides an overview of responsibilities and task to be performed. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive job description as needs tend to change over time.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Complies with all safety policies, procedures, established safe practices. Reports all unsafe conditions and actions to a supervisor and/or the Manager Safety and Health.
• Monitors the safety practices (including PPE) of all team members and proactively addresses deficits.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area and meets other housekeeping needs as required by Sunrock, MSHA 30 CFR 56.20003, and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.22
• Assist Estimator with identifying factors affecting costs, such as production time, materials, and labor.
• Read blueprints and technical documents in order to prepare estimates.
• Assist with collaborating with engineers, architects, clients, and contractors.
• Calculate, analyze, and adjust estimates.
• Recommend ways to reduce costs.
• Work with estimator and sales teams to prepare estimates and bids for clients.
• Maintain records of estimated and actual costs.
• Provides leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
• Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Performs other duties assigned.
  
  

Required Skills And Abilities

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret engineering and construction plans and designs, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to perform digital takeoffs and develop detailed construction estimates for customers and public bids. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Intermediate personal computer skills, including electronic mail, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.
• Prioritizes tasks
• Handles multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Prioritizes, organizes, and delegates assignments
  
  

Education And/or Experience

• Associates or bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field preferred, but will consider other combinations of education or experience.
  
  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Current North Carolina Driver’s License required
  
  

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Sunrock Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, citizen status, or any other legally protected status under local, state, or federal law.

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