Sr. Estimator I - Santa Clara, CA

Quantity Takeoff; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction services firm in Santa Clara is looking for a candidate responsible for developing accurate proposals and estimates for large-scale projects, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental policies. This role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively with field operations. A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Business Administration is required.

Qualifications

• Experience analyzing and compiling estimate data.
• Understanding of safety programs and environmental policies.
• Ability to foster a quality culture in the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate proposals and estimates for projects.
• Communicate bid information to field operations.
• Administer a safety program to ensure a safe work environment.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Equivalent related work experience

Job description

General Summary

This position is responsible for developing accurate and timely proposals and estimates for both private and public sector works projects from $50 to $100 million to ensure Granite is a responsive bidder.

Essential Job Accountabilities

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 affects 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 affect 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.

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.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or equivalent related work experience.