Project Engineer II: Construction Estimator & Planner

Granite Construction; La Mirada (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction in the United States is seeking a Civil/Construction Estimator to provide technical engineering and cost information to ensure work complies with engineering standards. You will assist with job controls, interpret drawings for craft workers, coordinate with on-site teams, prepare estimates and change orders, and compile documentation for supervisors.

A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field and 2+ years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of construction estimating support, engineering, field support, or similar experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office products and AGTEK Take-off software.
• Ability to perform trigonometric calculations and work with drawings and 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 to resolve problems and support project schedule.
• Research and resolve drawing interpretation problems to verify compliance with codes, drawings, and specs.
• Prepare documentation such as status reports, punch lists, sketches, and material calculations for supervisors.
• Provide technical support regarding project material controls including delivery dates and schedules to minimize costs.
• Prepare drawings and sketches to support construction work, change orders, and estimates.
• Develop data such as quantity take-offs, material prices, and labor costs for estimates.

Skills

MS Office suite

Interpret drawings

Cost estimation knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

AGTEK Take‑off

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Granite Construction in the United States is seeking a Civil/Construction Estimator to provide technical engineering and cost information to ensure work complies with engineering standards. You will assist with job controls, interpret drawings for craft workers, coordinate with on-site teams, prepare estimates and change orders, and compile documentation for supervisors.

A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field and 2+ years of