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Cost Engineer - Data Center Construction

Sundt

Temple, TX · Posted October 2, 2026

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Job Summary

The Cost Engineer will support all facets of the preconstruction effort at the direction of senior staff and will work collaboratively in supporting single large projects or multiple smaller projects. As the Cost Engineer your primary duties will include basic estimating tasks and the buyout of projects. You will also participate and/or support other efforts including project planning, sales support, and preconstruction project management.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assists in buyout phase as needed. 2. Distributes project documents. 3. Maintains/updates estimating databases (e.g. cost, subcontractors, etc.). 4. Performs quantity surveys. 5. Provides administrative support for Preconstruction Department and projects. 6. Solicits subcontractor pricing. 7. Solicits/develops pricing for hard bid and alternate delivery method projects.

Minimum Job Requirements

1. Experience: None required, however candidates with estimating experience or those who have completed internships during their educational career may be given preference over candidates with no experience. 2. Four-year engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience. 3. Preferred candidates will have obtained their LEED accreditation, or express willingness to obtain. 4. Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.

Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

1. May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis 2. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures 3. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis 4. Will interact with people and technology frequently during a shift/work day 5. Will lift, push or pull objects pounds on an occasional basis 6. Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day. 7. Will use telephone, computer system, email, and other electronic devices on a frequent basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors

Safety Level

Safety-Sensitive

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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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.

Benefit list:

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

NOTICE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS Sundt Construction's Talent Acquisition team is the only authorized department to engage with and execute agreements on behalf of the company with external search firms, staffing agencies, and other third-party recruiting partners. Sundt Construction does not accept unsolicited candidate submissions. We will only consider candidates submitted by agencies that have a fully executed agreement with Sundt Construction on file prior to the candidate's submission.

Any candidate submitted without an active, fully executed agreement will not be considered a qualified referral, and Sundt Construction assumes no obligation to pay any placement or recruiting fees. Additionally, any unsolicited resumes submitted to any Sundt Construction employee—including hiring managers or other personnel—will be deemed the property of Sundt Construction without any obligation to the submitting agency.