Estimating Assistant

Granite Construction • Sacramento, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for coordinating contract documents from original estimate to job start up using standardized methods relating to the purchasing, processing understanding and recording of information to ensure Granite is a responsive bidder. This role provides support to estimating staff with bid preparation and job startup by utilizing thorough knowledge of terminology, procedures and practices to ensure needs are met. It also involves coordinating all MBE/WBE/DBE/UDBE to ensure diverse representation of subcontractors on all bid submittals, and maintaining the bid list and bid packets to ensure timely and accurate bid submission. The position establishes processing and documentation to ensure good faith efforts and project advertising requirements are met, and processes bid documents from agencies/owners for the business unit to ensure accurate bid submissions. Additionally, it assembles bid packets, tracks documents, and types correspondence to ensure all necessary documentation and communication is accurate and timely. The role performs a variety of administrative and office support functions to ensure the daily operations of the department run efficiently.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or equivalent work experience.
• 2-5 years in Construction industry with basic understanding of the bidding process and public agency requirements
• Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities
• Excellent organizational skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks under tight deadlines
• Ability to operate with all levels of staff
• Excellent interpersonal, phone and grammar skills
• Willingness to take on additional tasks
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Team player
• 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

• Notary Public Preferred
• JD Edwards experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide support to estimating staff with bid preparation and job startup by utilizing thorough knowledge of terminology, procedures and practices to ensure needs are met.
• Coordinate all MBE/WBE/DBE/UDBE to ensure diverse representation of subcontractors on all bid submittals.
• Provide maintenance of bid list and bid packets to ensure timely and accurate bid submission.
• Establish processing and documentation to ensure good faith efforts and project advertising requirements are met.
• Process bid documents from agencies/owners for the business unit to ensure accurate bid submissions.
• Assemble bid packets, track documents, type correspondence to ensure all necessary documentation and communication is accurate and timely.
• Perform a variety of administrative and office support functions to ensure the daily operations of the department run efficiently.
• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
• Occasional overtime required.

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 (100% premium paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents on most popular plan)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation deferred into 401(k) plans (vests immediately)

What This Job Offers

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