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Granite Construction

General contractor, construction materials producer

Estimator 1 - Power

Proposal ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeChicago, IL, USA$80k - $120kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or equivalent related work experience.
  • At least 2 years of Engineer or Take-Off Technician experience.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, AGTEK Take-off, and Primavera Scheduling software.
  • Basic understanding of estimating software and basic principles of electrical and building-related construction.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to comply with corporate safety initiatives and Granite’s Code of Conduct.
  • A valid driver’s license and ability to drive.
  • Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds, and to work around large construction equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Comprehend and administer a safety program that provides a safe work environment meeting or exceeding Granite’s Annual Incident Goal, and foster participation at all levels.
  • Promote the ability to recognize and understand environmental policies, rules, and potential adverse effects of operations; comply with policies and rules and mitigate operational effects.
  • Foster a quality culture that recognizes the effect of quality on operations and takes steps to provide products or services that meet customer expectations.
  • Analyze and compile estimate data affecting labor, materials, equipment requirements, location, and other factors to produce high-quality, timely estimates.
  • Review drawings, specifications, and proposed project site conditions; record findings and solicit field operations input for the final project estimate.
  • Discuss and analyze alternative solutions and construction methods with field supervision and the Senior/Chief Estimator to increase bid competitiveness.
  • Perform accurate quantity take-offs to ensure accuracy of estimating data.
  • Use existing cost history as a check when completing estimates.
  • Develop knowledge of bidding risks and strategies.
  • Present estimates and bids to the Senior/Chief Estimator for review for accuracy and completeness.
  • Participate in estimate and bid reviews with the Senior/Chief Estimator and management to develop estimating skills.
  • Develop knowledge of and communicate with owners, subcontractors, and public and private entities to support competitiveness.
  • Communicate estimate and bid information to field operations at pre-construction meetings to ensure understanding of the job scope.

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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