Estimator (Heavy Civil)
Granite Construction•Santa Rosa, CA
•$111,123 - $166,683•Onsite
About The Position
This position is responsible for developing accurate and timely proposals and estimates for both private and public sector works projects to ensure Granite is a responsive bidder. The role involves analyzing and compiling estimate data, reviewing project documents, analyzing alternative solutions, and communicating bid information to ensure accuracy and competitiveness. The position also focuses on developing and maintaining business relationships to increase bid opportunities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or equivalent related work experience.
- 7+ years of construction estimating support, engineering, field support, or similar experience.
- 4+ years estimating experience.
- Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Proficiency with AGTEK Take-off and Primavera Scheduling software.
- Advanced knowledge of Estimating software.
- Advanced knowledge of civil engineering principles.
- Advanced knowledge of construction principles.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Advanced knowledge of agency (U)DBE requirements.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to drive.
Responsibilities
- Develop accurate and timely proposals and estimates for private and public sector works projects.
- Administer a safety program that provides for a safe work environment.
- Create and promote a culture that recognizes and understands environmental policies and potential adverse effects.
- Create and/or foster a quality culture that recognizes the effect of quality on all operations.
- Analyze and compile estimate data that impact the cost of labor, materials, equipment requirements, location and other factors.
- Review drawings, specifications and proposed project site conditions; record findings and solicit input from field operations to include in final project estimate.
- Analyze alternative solutions and construction methods to increase competitiveness of the bid.
- Review “take-off” quantities to ensure accuracy of data used in estimates.
- Utilize existing cost history as a check to complete estimate.
- Apply mathematical calculations requiring advanced analytical processes to ensure logically estimated costs are accurate.
- Analyze and evaluate bidding risks, strategies and present estimate and participate in bid reviews with senior management to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Analyze competition and communicate with owners, subcontractors, public and private entities to ensure competitiveness.
- Communicate estimate bid information to field operations at pre-construction meetings to ensure understanding of scope of job and critical means and methods of construction.
- Develop and maintain business relationships to increase bid opportunities in the regional market.
- Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
- Abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis.
Benefits
- Paid holidays
- Sick leave
- Medical insurance (two PPO plans through Anthem BlueCross, with 100% premium paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents on one plan)
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending plans (HSA or FSA options)
- Special programs for musculoskeletal health
- Mental wellness programs
- 401(k) plans with a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation for salaried employees (vests immediately)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
