Senior Civil Construction Estimator

Granite Construction Company; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Health Savings Account

401(k) match

Job summary

Granite Construction Company in California is seeking an experienced estimator to develop accurate, timely proposals for private and public sector projects. You will review drawings, perform take-offs, analyze risks, and collaborate with field operations to ensure competitive bids and compliant estimates.

Strong knowledge of estimating software, MS Office, and civil/ construction principles is required; 7+ years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, business or related field.
• 7+ years of construction estimating support, engineering, field support, or similar experience.
• 4+ years estimating experience.

Responsibilities

• 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

Tools

AGTEK Take-off

Primavera Scheduling

Estimating software

MS Office

Job description

Granite Construction Company in California is seeking an experienced estimator to develop accurate, timely proposals for private and public sector projects. You will review drawings, perform take-offs, analyze risks, and collaborate with field operations to ensure competitive bids and compliant estimates.

Strong knowledge of estimating software, MS Office, and civil/ construction principles is required; 7+ years of experience preferred.