Estimator I

Granite Construction Company; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 84,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction Company is seeking an estimator/engineer to develop accurate, timely estimates for public and private sector projects. You will review drawings, materials, and site conditions, and coordinate with field teams to ensure competitive bids.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field and 2+ years of take-off or engineering experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or equivalent related work experience.
• 2+ years of Engineer or Take-Off Technician experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office products and AGTEK Take-off; Primavera scheduling.
• Basic understanding of Estimating software and civil/construction principles.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; knowledge of DBE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Comprehend and administer a safety program to meet Granite’s Annual Incident Goal.
• Promote awareness of environmental policies and compliance in operations.
• Foster a quality culture focused on delivering a product pleasing to customers.
• Analyze estimate data for labor, materials, equipment, and location costs.
• Review drawings, specs, and site conditions; involve field input for final estimates.
• Discuss options and construction methods with field supervision and estimators to improve bid competitiveness.
• Perform accurate quantity take-offs to ensure data accuracy in estimates.
• Use cost history to verify estimates and understand bidding risks.

Skills

Safety program

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

DBE knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Eng/CM/Business

Tools

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

AGTEK Take-off

Primavera Scheduling

Estimating software

Job description

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.

General Summary

This position is responsible for developing accurate and timely estimates for both private and public sector works projects to ensure Granite is a responsive bidder.

Essential Job Accountabilities

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

Create and promote, in his/her organization, the ability to recognize and understand the appropriate environmental policies, rules, and the potential adverse affects to the environment due to operations, and take steps necessary to comply with policy/rules, and mitigate the effects of operations

Create and/or foster a quality culture that recognizes the affect of quality on all operations, and takes steps necessary to provide a product or service that is a source of pride for our workers, and pleasing to our customers

Analyze and compile estimate data that impact the cost of labor, materials, equipment requirements, location and other factors to ensure a high quality and timely estimate.

Review drawings, specifications and proposed project site conditions; record findings and solicit input from field operations to include in final project estimate.

Discuss and analyze alternative solutions and construction methods with field supervision and Senior/Chief Estimator to increase competitiveness of the bid.

Perform accurate quantity "take-off" to ensure accuracy of data used in estimates.

Utilize existing cost history as a check to complete estimate.

Develop knowledge of bidding risks and strategies.

Present estimate/bid to Senior/Chief Estimator for review to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Participate in estimate and bid reviews with Senior/Chief Estimator and Management to develop estimating skills.

Develop knowledge of and communicate with owners, subcontractors, public and private entities to ensure competiveness.

Communicate estimate bid information to field operations at pre-construction meetings to ensure understanding of scope of job.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or equivalent related work experience.

Work Experience

2+ years of Engineer or Take-Off Technician experience.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), AGTEK Take-off and Primavera Scheduling software.

Basic understanding of Estimating software.

Basic principles of civil engineering

Basic principles of construction

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Basic understanding of agency (U)DBE requirements

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Subject to outside working conditions. At times will be working around large construction equipment, must be safety conscience.

Additional Requirements/Skills

Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.Team playerAbility and willingness to abide by Granite's Code of Conduct on a daily basisValid driver's license and ability to drive

Our Benefits at a Glance

Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.

Base Salary Range:

$83,971.00 - $125,957.00 Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and other applicable laws.For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.