Chief Estimator

Granite Construction • Tampa, FL

4d • $133,287 - $199,931 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for developing and identifying bid opportunities in a market area and managing an estimating team to ensure quality estimates on projects up to $50 million that support company objectives. Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since 1922, Granite Construction has continued its long-standing commitment to building some of America’s largest infrastructure projects including highways, bridges, dams, rail, and power. Recognized as one of the top 25 largest construction companies in the U.S., Granite specializes in complex infrastructure projects and provides award-winning construction services in mining, earthwork, water/sewer, power, tunneling, rail, highway, and bridge construction. Granite also produces construction materials, gravel, ready-mix, recycled asphalt products, and asphalt concrete, and is a proven leader in alternative procurement project delivery. At Granite, our employees are our most valued asset and we are passionate about retaining, developing, and recruiting the best talent available. Our employees reflect our core values: Safety, Integrity, Excellence, Inclusion, and Sustainability and we are continuously looking for individuals who possess a winning attitude and share our Core Values. In exchange, we help you build a career that no other company can duplicate. You will be part of a learning culture, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued. Add our award-winning safety program, ethics, reputation, and commitment to continuous improvement and you’ll see that we are building more than infrastructure—together, we are building your future.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, related field or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
• 10+ years of Estimating experience
• 5+ years management experience required
• Experience in construction and estimating of earthwork, concrete, utility, paving, structures, and related functions.
• Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), BIDS 2, AGTEK and Primavera.
• Thorough knowledge of corporate objectives impacting estimating, market strategies and techniques, and contracts.
• Excellent organizational, supervisory, and decision making/problem solving skills essential.
• Strong written and oral communication skills to effectively disseminate information.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive.

Responsibilities

• Developing and identifying bid opportunities in a market area.
• Managing an estimating team to ensure quality estimates on projects up to $50 million that support company objectives.
• Reviewing estimates and leading bid reviews with senior management to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Developing and maintaining business relationships to increase bid opportunities in the local market.
• Managing and administering estimating department functions including operating budgets, staffing, wage reviews, work assignments, performance evaluations to ensure corporate initiatives are met.
• Providing technical expertise in negotiating contracts and change orders as required, to make certain project objectives are met.
• Providing input to determine what types of projects to bid, pursue strategies, techniques, to ensure competitive pricing.
• Ensuring pertinent information including material types and costs, construction methods and historical costs are tracked, archived, updated and used by other estimators to allow realistic and accurate estimates.
• Developing bid strategies and estimating best practices for securing core business work and exploring new opportunities for the business unit.
• Supervising, directing, and mentoring estimating staff to ensure individual development and Granite standards are met.
• Analyzing alternative solutions and construction methods to increase competitiveness of the bid.
• Complying, understanding, and supporting corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
• Working as a team player.
• Abiding by Granite’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis.

Benefits

• paid holidays
• sick leave
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• flexible spending plans
• special programs for musculoskeletal health
• mental wellness
• two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior