Estimator II

Granite Construction • Santa Clara, CA

122d • $113,929 - $170,892

About The Position

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

• Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Civil Engineering, Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, or related field.
• Two (2) years of post-baccalaureate experience as an Estimator, Engineer or in a related position.
• Experience must include hazard identification and risk mitigation, construction risk assessment, quality management, quantity take-off, estimate pricing, construction estimate competitiveness, Building Information Modelling.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate and timely estimates for private and public sector works projects.
• Analyze and compile estimate data that impact the cost of labor, materials, equipment requirements, location and other factors to ensure a high quality and timeline estimate.
• Review drawings, specifications and proposed project site conditions.
• Record findings and solicit input from field operations to include in final project estimate.
• Utilize existing cost history as a check to complete estimates.
• Perform accurate quantity 'take-off' to ensure accuracy of data used in estimates.
• Communicate estimate bid information to field operations at pre-construction meetings to ensure understanding of scope of job.
• Discuss and analyze alternative solutions and construction methods with field supervision and Senior/Chief Estimator to increase competitiveness of the bid.
• Develop and apply knowledge of bidding risks and strategies.
• Develop knowledge of and communicate with owners, subcontractors, public and private entities to ensure competitiveness.
• Comprehend and administer a safety program that provides for a safe work environment that meets or exceeds Granite's Annual Incident Goal, and foster a culture that expects participation at all levels.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Sick leave
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending plans
• Special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness
• 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: Mid Level
• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees