Sr. Estimator II

Graniterock; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Graniterock seeks an experienced estimator based in Sacramento to develop accurate proposals for projects exceeding $25 million. As part of a dynamic team, you will leverage your skills to provide insights that shape project outcomes while maintaining strong customer relationships.

This role involves analyzing plans and ensuring compliance with safety initiatives. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, at least 15 years of related experience, and proficiency in estimating software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field required.
• 15+ years of estimating experience including earthwork and structures.
• 3+ years of management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of competitive estimates for projects over $25 million.
• Build relationships to enhance bid opportunities.
• Evaluate bidding risks and present estimates to teams.
• Mentor junior estimating team members.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Estimating software experience (HCSS Heavybid)

Civil engineering knowledge

Construction principles knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Ability to meet tight deadlines

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

15+ years of estimating experience

3+ years of management experience

Tools

AGTEK Take-off

Primavera

Job description

In this role, you'll represent a company with more than 126 years of excellence while helping build and expand our presence in one of California's most dynamic markets. You'll lead the development of competitive, accurate estimates for a diverse portfolio of projects, collaborating closely with operations, project management, customers and industry partners to position Graniterock for continued growth and success.

As a key member of our Sacramento team, you'll leverage your expertise to evaluate opportunities, develop winning strategies and provide critical insights that help shape project outcomes from the earliest stages. Your ability to analyze plans, assess risks and identify value-driven solutions will directly impact our ability to secure and deliver high-quality work.

If you're energized by the challenge of building something new, thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about delivering excellence through strategic estimating and strong customer relationships, this is an opportunity to help shape Graniterock's future in the Sacramento market.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for developing accurate and timely proposals and estimates for private work projects of more than $25 million while ensuring alignment with Graniterock's Core Values and business objectives.

Essential Job Accountabilities

1. Comply, understand, and promote corporate and division safety initiatives to ensure "Safety before All Else."
2. Develop and maintain customer relationships to increase bid opportunities and successful pursuits.
3. Collaborate with the Director of Business Development to build a strategic pipeline of potential work in the Sacramento region by monitoring market trends and anticipating client needs.
4. Ability to understand various scopes of work based on project plans and specifications including earthwork, structures, falsework, underground utilities, site concrete, etc.
5. Analyze and compile estimate data that affect the cost of labor, materials, equipment requirements, location and other factors to ensure a high quality and timely estimate.
6. Review drawings, specifications and proposed project site conditions and solicit input from field operations to include in final project estimate.
7. Recognize and understand the appropriate environmental policies, rules, and the potential affects to the environment due to operations and take steps necessary to comply with policy/rules and mitigate the effects of operations.
8. Evaluate bidding risks and strategies, present estimate and participate in bid reviews with operations and the estimating team to ensure accuracy and completeness.
9. Conduct drawing reviews, specifications, and proposed project site conditions; record findings and solicit input from field operations to include in final project estimate.
10. Attend pre-construction meetings to ensure bid communication with the field operations is delivered.
11. Coach and mentor estimating team members to ensure our bench is prepared for future opportunities.
12. Lead preconstruction activities, both internally and on joint ventures to ensure a high quality, competitive estimates and schedules.

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or equivalent related work experience.
• 15+ years of estimating experience that includes earthwork, structures, falsework, underground utilities, site concrete, etc.
• 3+ years of management experience preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), AGTEK Take-off, and Primavera.
• Advanced knowledge of HCSS Heavybid Estimating software.
• Advanced knowledge of civil engineering principles.
• Advanced knowledge of construction principles.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to meet multiple tight deadlines.
• Excellent knowledge of agency Disadvantaged Business Enterprise requirements and goals.
• Must have valid California driver's license and clean driving record.

This position has been identified as a "safety sensitive" role and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing, per the Graniterock Substance Abuse policy.