Chief Estimator Charlotte, NC, Posted
Job in
Jacksonville, Onslow County, North Carolina, 28540, USA
Listing for:
Sundt Construction
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-03
Job specializations:
-
Engineering
Estimator, Civil Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 125000 - 150000 USD Yearly
USD
125000.00
150000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Chief Estimator Charlotte, NC, United States Posted on 09/25/2025 Be the First to Apply
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.
Job Summary The Chief Estimator plans, coordinates and supervises estimating efforts for self‑perform divisions with emphasis on productivity, equipment selection and sequencing of work. The Chief Estimator has experience estimating multiple disciplines of work in multiple markets, and is capable of leading all types of project delivery methods. Chief Estimators have a demonstrated ability and willingness to mentor and train new estimators regarding all facets of preconstruction efforts.
The Chief Estimator reports to Preconstruction Managers and assists with estimator assignments to ensure adequate resources are available to meet estimating deadlines and priorities.
Key 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. Has a thorough understanding of project communications and associated elements of plan including: generation, collection, distribution, storage, retrieval and ultimate disposition of project information.Leads the preparation of estimating documents/deliverables, including budget uploads, purchasing plans, subcontracts, purchase orders, estimate General Conditions, and project logistics. Demonstrates proficiency with understanding project financial plans.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. Demonstrates business acumen and expertise in understanding budgeting and cost controls processes and systems so projects are procured and managed consistently and profitably.Provides feedback regarding cost and constructability, developing conceptual estimates, providing justification and reconciliation of Sundt estimates to third‑party consultants, and has a detailed understanding and collaboration with team around the components of the project management plan (PMP) to ensure successful project execution including a detailed understanding of the change management process.Provides technical and administrative direction to ensure compliance with Sundt Management System (SMS) policies and procedures. Actively participates in planning, acquiring and reviewing the project team to ensure relentless execution of the project.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 (including the contract management and change control process) 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.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.Proficient…
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