Project Engineer (Heavy Civil Construction)

granite; Indio (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Disability insurance

Job summary

Granite Construction Incorporated is seeking an entry-level estimator to provide technical engineering and cost data to ensure construction work complies with engineering standards. The role requires interpreting drawings, preparing drawings and quantity take-offs, and supporting the estimating process to maintain accuracy and bids.

Ideal candidates have a civil engineering or related background, with up to 2 years in estimation support, and solid skills in MS Office and take-off software.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Working knowledge of construction equipment and drawings/specifications.
• Ability to perform trigonometric calculations manually or with a calculator.
• Ability to take responsibility and communicate effectively with others.

Responsibilities

• Assist with job controls to ensure compliance with contract, budget, schedule, forecasting and job costing.
• Interpret drawings for crafts to ensure specifications are followed.
• Research and propose resolutions to drawing issues and code compliance.
• Prepare and disseminate status reports, punch lists, and material calculations for accuracy.
• Provide project material controls support to minimize costs and meet schedules.
• Prepare drawings and sketches to support construction work, change orders, and estimates.

Skills

MS Office Proficiency

Team player

Effective communication

Safety consciousness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AGTEK Take-off

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 providing technical engineering and cost information to ensure construction work complies with all engineering standards.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• 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.


• 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.


• Maintain files of working documents for back-up to estimating figures to support accuracy of bid submission.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred, or equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience.

Work Experience

• 0 - 2 years construction estimating support, engineering, field support, or similar experience.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

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


• Working knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawing and specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to discipline.


• Ability to perform trigonometric calculation either manually or with a calculator.


• Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others.

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:

$73,034.00 - $109,552.00

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.