Lead Estimator

Granite Construction Inc.; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 106,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Granite Construction Incorporated seeks a seasoned estimator to develop accurate proposals and timely estimates for public and private sector projects. The role involves reviewing drawings, specifications, and site conditions, and coordinating with field operations to finalize bids.

You will analyze risks, competitors, and construction methods to optimize bid competitiveness and profitability. Requirements include a Civil Engineering/Construction Management/Business degree and 7+ years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or equivalent related work experience.
• 7+ years of construction estimating support, engineering, field support, or similar experience.
• 4+ years estimating experience.
• Federal experience preferred.
• Experience managing a team preferred.

Responsibilities

• Comprehend and administer a safety program that provides for a safe work environment.
• Create and promote environmental policy adherence and mitigate environmental impacts.
• Foster a quality culture ensuring a praiseworthy product for workers and customers.
• Analyze and compile estimate data affecting labor, materials, equipment and site conditions.
• Analyze alternative solutions and construction methods to increase bid competitiveness.
• Review take-off quantities for accuracy in estimates.
• Utilize cost history to check estimates.
• Apply advanced mathematical calculations to ensure costs are accurate.
• Evaluate bidding risks and present estimates in bid reviews with senior management.
• Analyze competition and communicate with stakeholders to ensure competitiveness.
• Communicate estimate information to field operations at pre-construction meetings.
• Develop relationships to increase bid opportunities in the regional market.

Skills

MS Office

AGTEK Take-off

Primavera Scheduling

Estimating software

Civil engineering

Construction principles

Interpersonal skills

DBE requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

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 effects 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 effect 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 evaluate bidding risks, strategies and present estimate and participate in bid reviews with senior management to ensure accuracy and completeness.


• 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 and critical means and methods of construction.


• Develop and maintain business relationships to increase bid opportunities in the regional market.

Education

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

Work Experience

• 7+ years of construction estimating support, engineering, field support, or similar experience.


• 4+ years estimating experience


• Federal experience preferred


• Experience managing a team preferred.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

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


• Advanced knowledge of Estimating software.


• Advanced knowledge of civil engineering principles


• Advanced knowledge of construction principles


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills


• Advanced 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#LI-CM2

Our Benefits at a Glance

• 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

Base Salary Range: $105,831.00 - $158,746.00

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.