Estimator - Heavy Civil Construction - Solar

Granite Construction•Austin, TX

20h•Remote

About The Position

Granite is hiring an Estimator II to independently develop and coordinate substantial estimate scopes for heavy civil and energy-sector construction projects. The role analyzes quantities, production, pricing, construction approaches, subcontractor and supplier input, and risk to prepare competitive, well-supported bids. The position is currently remote and is expected to transition to Granite’s planned Austin, Texas office. Occasional travel may be required for job walks, site visits, bid and preconstruction activities, company meetings, and collaboration at other Granite locations. The Estimator II manages estimate scopes from initial review through bid completion; develops and reviews quantities, production assumptions, labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor and supplier pricing; builds traceable estimate structures; uses historical cost and production information to validate assumptions; and presents assigned scopes and recommendations during estimate and bid reviews. The role evaluates scope, site conditions, schedules, construction constraints, means and methods, sequencing, equipment, labor strategies, productivity, alternatives, scope gaps, commercial considerations, and estimating risks. It develops assumptions, exclusions, clarifications, risk considerations, bid strategies, and pricing recommendations. The position coordinates with operations and project teams to validate production, equipment, schedules, logistics, site conditions, and construction approaches. It maintains estimate documentation, participates in estimate and bid reviews, and supports estimate-to-operations handoffs by communicating scope, assumptions, risks, and execution considerations. It also provides guidance to Estimator I and other developing estimating personnel, shares estimating practices and lessons learned, incorporates project feedback into future estimates, and takes ownership of estimate quality, completeness, and competitiveness. The job is performed primarily in a remote office environment, with an anticipated move to an office environment in Austin. Site or other company-location visits may occur. The employee must collaborate effectively in a remote setting with teams across multiple locations and follow Granite’s safety, quality, environmental, and conduct requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant technical training and construction experience.
Two or more years of construction estimating experience.
Demonstrated experience independently developing significant estimate components, including quantity takeoffs, cost development, subcontractor and supplier pricing, and estimate documentation.
Experience independently interpreting construction plans, specifications, bid documents, and technical information.
Strong working knowledge of heavy civil means, methods, materials, equipment, sequencing, production, and field operations.
Ability to independently develop and analyze substantial estimate scopes, quantities, costs, and production assumptions.
Ability to evaluate scope, execution, pricing, and estimating risks and develop recommendations.
Strong Microsoft Excel proficiency.
Ability to coordinate across estimating, operations, subcontractors, suppliers, and project teams and clearly present assumptions, risks, and recommendations.
Ability to independently manage estimate workstreams and provide guidance to developing estimators.
Ability to work effectively in a remote environment and collaborate with teams across multiple locations.
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive.
Ability to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct and protect confidential information.
Ability to work safely in typical construction-site conditions and comply with applicable safety and personal protective equipment requirements when visiting sites.

Nice To Haves

Estimating experience involving heavy civil construction, earthwork or mass grading, access roads, crane or equipment pads, drainage, aggregate surfacing, underground utilities, concrete, or large-scale site development.
Civil estimating experience supporting utility-scale solar, wind, battery energy storage systems (BESS), or substations.
Direct energy-sector experience; comparable heavy civil, mass grading, and large-scale site-development experience is also valued.
Working proficiency with HCSS HeavyBid for estimate development, pricing, and bid preparation.
Working knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D for reviewing civil design information and supporting quantity development.
Experience analyzing subcontractor and supplier pricing, historical cost information, production rates, labor, and equipment assumptions.

Responsibilities

Independently manage substantial estimate scopes from initial review through bid completion.
Develop and review quantities, production assumptions, labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor and supplier pricing.
Build complete, traceable estimate structures and cost components, using historical cost and production information to validate assumptions.
Present assigned scopes, findings, and recommendations during estimate and bid reviews.
Analyze scope, site conditions, schedule requirements, production assumptions, construction constraints, means and methods, sequencing, equipment, labor strategies, and productivity.
Evaluate alternative construction approaches to improve cost, constructability, and competitiveness.
Identify scope gaps, discrepancies, commercial considerations, and estimating risks; develop assumptions, exclusions, clarifications, and risk considerations.
Contribute to bid strategy and pricing recommendations.
Solicit, analyze, and level subcontractor, supplier, and vendor pricing.
Coordinate with operations and project teams to validate production, equipment, schedules, logistics, site conditions, and construction approaches.
Maintain complete and traceable estimate documentation; participate in estimate, scope, risk, and bid reviews.
Support estimate-to-operations handoffs by communicating scope, assumptions, risks, and key execution considerations.
Provide guidance to Estimator I and other developing estimating personnel; share estimating practices, construction knowledge, cost information, and lessons learned.
Incorporate bid and project feedback into future estimating assumptions and cost history.
Take ownership of estimate quality, completeness, and competitiveness.
Comply with and support Granite safety, quality, and environmental initiatives and requirements; protect confidential bid, pricing, subcontractor, supplier, client, and company information.
Travel occasionally for job walks, project site visits, bid and preconstruction activities, company meetings, or collaboration at other Granite locations, as required.

Benefits

Paid holidays
Sick leave
Medical insurance, including two PPO plans through Anthem BlueCross for salaried employees; Granite pays 100% of the premium for its most popular plan for eligible employees and dependents
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible spending plans, including optional Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Programs for musculoskeletal health and mental wellness
401(k) plan with a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation deferred by salaried employees; immediate vesting