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 Preconstruction Engineer/Assistant Estimator has the responsibility of leading and managing the preconstruction and sales efforts for assigned projects within the Contracting Division. This position will also have the responsibility of 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 creation and maintenance of preconstruction project records, subcontractor solicitations, scope estimating, project analyzation, 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Utilize your expertise to support in estimating costs for diverse civil construction projects, contributing to their success from conception to completion
Participate in the preconstruction process for assigned projects, including budgeting, estimating, bidding, engineering, operations turnover, etc.
Collaborate closely with our seasoned team, learning from their expertise while offering fresh insights and perspectives
Assist in negotiating pricing and scope adjustments, ensuring competitive bids and client satisfaction
Engage with clients and vendors, fostering relationships and contributing to business development efforts
Review design documents and complete an accurate quantity take-off for assigned scopes of work.
Review design documents and identify scope items with cost implications.
Actively review scope and quantity information with subcontractors in advance of bid day.
Identify and resolve design conflicts and missing information by preparing, tracking, submitting, and distributing preconstruction Requests for Information (RFI's).
Read blueprints and technical documents in order to prepare estimates.
Assist with collaborating with engineers, architects, clients, and contractors.
Embrace ongoing learning and professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and expertise

Required Skills and Abilities

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 simultaneously.
Handles multiple projects simultaneously.
Prioritizes, organizes, and delegates assignments.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or related field
Four years of experience in civil engineering or construction, with a focus on estimating

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

A valid North Carolina Driver's License required

Sunrock 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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