General Summary

Carolina Sunrock prides itself on being a privately-held, family-owned construction materials supplier and contractor for almost 70 years.  We are centrally located in the Raleigh/Durham Metro area and are fortunate to have great talent to support the growing market.  Unlike many of our competitors, Sunrock is vertically integrated. We offer our customers a “one-stop shopping” experience by producing aggregates, recycled aggregates, asphalt, concrete and a full line of grading and paving contracting services.  We strive to have superior relationships with our customers, employees, vendors and communities in which we operate.

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*We are currently accepting and reviewing applications, however due to the uncertainty with COVID-19 there will be a delay in moving forward with the hiring process.   Please be patient with us as we work through these unprecedented times*

The Role:

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.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The additional requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, education, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. 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.
2. Monitors the safety practices (including PPE) of all team members and proactively addresses deficits.
3. 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
4. Assist Estimator with identifying factors affecting costs, such as production time, materials, and labor.
5. Read blueprints and technical documents in order to prepare estimates.
6. Assist with collaborating with engineers, architects, clients, and contractors.
7. Calculate, analyze, and adjust estimates. 
8. Recommend ways to reduce costs.
9. Work with estimator and sales teams to prepare estimates and bids for clients.
10. Maintain records of estimated and actual costs.
11. Provides leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
12. Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
13. Performs other duties assigned.

 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

Carolina Sunrock offers:

Newly hired employees receive competitive pay, comprehensive medical benefits, company paid dental, company paid life insurance, company paid long term disability, voluntary short term disability, voluntary supplemental life insurance, 401K with employer match, 8 paid holidays and 3 weeks paid time off.  

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Carolina 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.