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Granite Construction

General contractor, construction materials producer

Chief Estimator

Construction ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time$133.3k - $199.9kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, a related field, or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
  • At least 10 years of estimating experience.
  • At least 5 years of management experience.
  • Experience in construction and estimating of earthwork, concrete, utility, paving, structures, and related functions.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; HCSS HeavyBid; AGTEK; and Primavera.
  • Thorough knowledge of corporate objectives affecting estimating, market strategies and techniques, and contracts.
  • Strong organizational, supervisory, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills to effectively disseminate information.
  • Ability to comply with and support corporate safety initiatives.
  • Ability and willingness to abide by Granite's Code of Conduct.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to drive.
  • Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds, and ability to work around large construction equipment and outside working conditions.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and identify bid opportunities in a market area and manage an estimating team to ensure quality estimates on projects up to $50 million that support company objectives.
  • Review estimates and lead bid reviews with senior management to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Develop and maintain business relationships to increase bid opportunities in the local market.
  • Manage and administer estimating department functions, including operating budgets, staffing, wage reviews, work assignments, and performance evaluations, to ensure corporate initiatives are met.
  • Provide technical expertise in negotiating contracts and change orders as required to ensure project objectives are met.
  • Provide input to determine which types of projects to bid and the strategies and techniques to pursue to ensure competitive pricing.
  • Ensure pertinent information, including material types and costs, construction methods, and historical costs, is tracked, archived, updated, and used by other estimators to allow realistic and accurate estimates.
  • Develop bid strategies and estimating best practices for securing core business work and exploring new opportunities for the business unit.
  • Supervise, direct, and mentor estimating staff to ensure individual development and Granite standards are met.
  • Analyze alternative solutions and construction methods to increase bid competitiveness.

About the Company

Granite Construction

General contractor, construction materials producer

Granite Construction builds infrastructure in the United States as a large, integrated contractor and materials producer. Its projects come from coordinating design, planning, execution, and quality control across services like general contracting, construction management, and its various brands (Garco Testing Laboratories, Granite Construction Supply & Sign Shop, Granite Industrial, Granite Power, Intermountain Slurry Seal, and Layne). The company differentiates itself through its scale and breadth of capabilities, from testing labs to material supply to specialized contracting, backed by a history of hard work and honesty. Its goal is to move goods and people efficiently and improve how people live, work, and play by delivering reliable, high-value infrastructure and building strong partnerships to create a better world.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Watsonville, CA
Founded
1922

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