Senior Estimator II

Granite Construction • The Woodlands, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for developing accurate and timely proposals and estimates for both private and public sector works projects of more than $100 million to ensure Granite is a responsive bidder. The role involves comprehending and administering a safety program, promoting environmental policies, fostering a quality culture, analyzing estimate data, reviewing project specifications and site conditions, analyzing alternative solutions and construction methods, reviewing take-off quantities, applying mathematical calculations, presenting estimates, communicating with owners and subcontractors, developing business relationships, supervising and mentoring estimating staff, and participating in or leading design-build preconstruction services and means and method discussions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or equivalent related work experience.
• 15+ years estimating experience.
• 5+ years management 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 and equipment capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of agency (U)DBE requirements.
• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives.
• Team player.
• Ability and willingness to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive.
• Ability to travel to other regions in the country for IP/JV bidding opportunities which require air travel and overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate and timely proposals and estimates for projects over $100 million.
• Administer a safety program to ensure a safe work environment.
• Promote environmental policies and mitigate potential adverse effects.
• Foster a quality culture in operations.
• Analyze and compile estimate data including labor, materials, equipment, and location.
• Review drawings, specifications, and proposed project site conditions.
• Analyze alternative solutions and construction methods to increase bid competitiveness.
• Review take-off quantities for accuracy.
• Utilize existing cost history as a check for estimates.
• Apply mathematical calculations for accurate cost estimation.
• Present estimates and participate in bid reviews with senior management.
• Communicate with owners, subcontractors, and public/private entities to ensure competitiveness.
• Communicate estimate bid information to field operations at pre-construction meetings.
• Develop and maintain business relationships to increase bid opportunities.
• Supervise, direct, and mentor estimating staff.
• Participate in and/or lead design-build preconstruction services.
• Participate in and/or lead means and method discussions to drive creative thinking and innovative ideas.

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 the most popular plan)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending plans (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) option
• Special programs for musculoskeletal health
• Special programs for mental wellness
• 401(k) plans with a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation for salaried employees, which vests immediately.

What This Job Offers

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