Senior Estimator: Bid Strategy & Proposal Leader

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

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