Senior Construction Estimator

Granite Construction; Westland (MI); On-site; USD 100,791 - 151,188; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Granite Construction is seeking an experienced estimator to develop accurate proposals for private and public sector projects. You will analyze drawings, specifications, and site conditions, compile take-offs, and compare bids to maximize competitiveness.

The role requires 7+ years of construction estimating support and 4+ years of estimating experience, along with proficiency in MS Office, AGTEK Take-off, Primavera scheduling, and advanced estimating software.

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.
• 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

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.

Skills

MS Office

AGTEK Take-off

Primavera Scheduling

Estimating software

Civil engineering

Construction principles

Interpersonal skills

UDBE requirements

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or equivalent

Job description

Granite Construction is seeking an experienced estimator to develop accurate proposals for private and public sector projects. You will analyze drawings, specifications, and site conditions, compile take-offs, and compare bids to maximize competitiveness.

The role requires 7+ years of construction estimating support and 4+ years of estimating experience, along with proficiency in MS Office, AGTEK Take-off, Primavera scheduling, and advanced estimating software.