Estimator II

Granite Construction Company; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Granite Construction Company in Fresno, CA is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to develop accurate proposals and estimates for private and public sector projects, ensuring Granite remains a responsive bidder and competitive.

The role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency with MS Office, Take-off and scheduling tools, and a proven track record in estimating. You will collaborate with field operations, review drawings, and support bid reviews to drive winning bids.

Qualifications

• 2+ years estimating experience.
• Prior Project Engineer and take-off experience.

Responsibilities

• Comprehend and administer a safety program with focus on participation.
• Promote environmental policy compliance and mitigation of impacts.
• Foster a quality culture to deliver customer-pleasing results.
• Analyze estimate data affecting labor, materials, and equipment costs.
• Review drawings and site conditions; capture input for final estimate.
• Assess alternative methods to increase bid competitiveness.
• Review take-off quantities for accuracy in estimates.
• Use cost history to validate estimates.
• Perform calculations to ensure accurate costs.
• Communicate bidding risks and present estimates to senior estimators.
• Participate in bid reviews to sharpen estimating skills.
• Analyze competition and engage owners/subcontractors to stay competitive.
• Share estimate information with field ops at pre-construction meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team player

Safety awareness

Drive and initiative

Education

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

Tools

MS Office

AGTEK Take-off

Primavera Scheduling

Estimating software

Job description

General Summary

This position is responsible for developing accurate and timely proposals and 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.
• Analyze alternative solutions and construction methods to increase competitiveness of the bid.
• Review "take-off" quantities to ensure accuracy of data used in estimates.
• Utilize existing cost history as a check to complete estimate.
• Apply mathematical calculations requiring advanced analytical processes to ensure logically estimated costs are accurate.
• Analyze and communicate bidding risks, strategies and 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.
• Analyze competition and communicate with owners, subcontractors, public and private entities to ensure competitiveness.
• 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 estimating experience
• Prior Project Engineer and take-off experience

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), AGTEK Take-off and Primavera Scheduling software.
• Working knowledge of Estimating software.
• Working knowledge of civil engineering principles
• Working knowledge of construction principles
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Working knowledge 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 player
• Ability and willingness to abide by Granite's Code of Conduct on a daily basis
• Valid 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: $91,944.00 - $137,916.00 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.