Cost Engineer

Granite Construction•Knoxville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing change order preparation, pay estimates, cost code management, forecasting assistance and performance analysis to the Project Manager and Operations Team. Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite’s century-old success. We’re building more than infrastructure; we are building your future.

Requirements

2+ year’s construction estimating support, engineering, field support, or similar experience.
Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), Scheduling and AGTEK Take-off software.
JD Edwards and E1 Systems
Working knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawing and specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to discipline.
Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others.
Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
Team player
Ability and Willings for short travel as needed.
Ability and willingness to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred, or equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience.

Responsibilities

Assist with job controls to ensure compliance with contract, budget, schedule, forecasting and job costing.
Prepare drawings and sketches to support construction work, change orders, and estimates to meet changing job requirements.
Develop job essential data including quantity take-offs, material price lists, labor costs per man hour, and equipment to ensure accurate estimates and bids.
Research historical data and productivity analysis reports in order to compile summary reports to develop guidelines and precedence for future estimates.
Assist in representing company, project and/or department during client and project management meetings to ensure effective communication.
Assist Project Manager on budget creation from successful estimates.
Formatting and distribution of HeavyJob cost reports.
Generation of Monthly Financial Reporting for Project Manager and Project Controls including but not limited to accurals, owner pay estimates, percent of completion for active jobs, etc.
Subcontractor and Supplier Sourcing Assistance with Operations and Estimating.
Preparation of Monthly Invoicing to Owners.

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