Construction Estimator & Field Engineer

Granite Construction; Nevada; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction is hiring a technical estimator who provides engineering and cost information to ensure project work follows standards. You will interpret drawings, support on-site teams, and develop estimates with take-offs and material costs.

Responsibilities include preparing documentation, controlling schedules, and advising on design requirements to minimize costs while maintaining quality. Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of related experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 2+ years' construction estimating support or similar experience.
• Proficient with MS Office and AGTEK Take-off software.
• Ability to interpret drawings and follow specifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with job controls to ensure compliance with contract, budget, schedule, forecasting and job costing.
• Interpret design/drawings for craft workers installing material to ensure specifications are followed.
• Interface with on-site departments as required, to resolve problems, ensure quality construction, in order to support overall project schedule.
• Research and recommend resolutions to drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interference, and errors, to verify that all completed work complies with applicable codes, drawing and specifications.
• Prepare and disseminate all required documentation records such as status reports, punch lists describing work items to be done, sketches of work already completed, material requirement calculations, to supervisor to provide accuracy.
• Provide technical support and direction regarding project material controls including delivery dates, construction schedules and design requirements to ensure additional costs are minimized.
• Prepare drawings and sketches to support construction work, change orders, and estimates to meet changing job requirements.
• Provide necessary building control lines and elevations for accurate measurement and correct installation of materials to ensure a quality job.
• Develop job essential data including quantity take-offs, material price lists, labor costs per man hour, and equipment to ensure accurate estimates and bids.
• Research historical data and productivity analysis reports in order to compile summary reports to develop guidelines and precedence for future estimates.
• May supervise, direct, and mentor project staff to ensure individual development and that project standards are met.
• Assist in representing company, project and/or department during client and project management meetings to ensure effective communication.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Scheduling

AGTEK Take-off

Communication

Trigonometry

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field

Job description

Granite Construction is hiring a technical estimator who provides engineering and cost information to ensure project work follows standards. You will interpret drawings, support on-site teams, and develop estimates with take-offs and material costs.

Responsibilities include preparing documentation, controlling schedules, and advising on design requirements to minimize costs while maintaining quality. Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of related experience are expected.