Chief Estimator

Sundt Careers • Charlotte, NC

95d

About The Position

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.

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.
• Proficient in the use of P6 and demonstrates skill in Critical Path Scheduling.
• Proficient in the use of an Enterprise Project Management Systems.
• Proficient in the use of commonly used industry estimating software programs.
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Successful history executing projects valued over $100M.
• Ten or more years of experience in an estimating role.

Responsibilities

• Capably performs estimating functions including quantity takeoff, pricing development for all trade work, and analysis of trade bids.
• Demonstrated proficiency with risk management planning including identification, analysis, response planning and monitoring and control on a project.
• Develops and maintains relationships with key trade subcontractors in the community.
• Leads the preparation of estimating documents/deliverables, including budget uploads, purchasing plans, subcontracts, purchase orders, estimate General Conditions, and project logistics.
• Performs advanced estimating tasks to include serving as the prime point of contact for all hard bid pursuits, coordinating constructability reviews, and applying appropriate indirect costs including insurance, taxes, and fees.
• Provides feedback regarding cost and constructability, developing conceptual estimates, providing justification and reconciliation of Sundt estimates to third party consultants.
• Provides technical and administrative direction to ensure compliance with Sundt Management System (SMS) policies and procedures.
• Provides training and mentoring for estimating staff, including the development of training programs as directed by senior management within the department.
• Understands the elements of the project scope management plan, the time management plan, the quality management plan, environmental plan, procurement plan and the project safety plan.
• Understands the process of claims, identifying potential claims, quantifying and mitigating/resolving the effects of those that do occur on a timely basis.

Benefits

• Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)
• Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
• Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Workplace Wellness Programs
• Mental Health Program
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee-Owner Perks
• Educational Assistance
• Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees