Estimator III

Granite Construction

The Role

Overview

Develops accurate construction estimates and proposals for private and public projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • cost estimating
  • take‑off review
  • risk analysis
  • bid coordination
  • drawing review
  • stakeholder communication

Tasks

-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. -Create and/or foster a quality culture that recognizes the effect 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 -Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment. -Create and promote, in his/her organization, the ability to recognize and understand the appropriate environmental policies, rules, and the potential adverse effects to the environment due to operations, and take steps necessary to comply with policy/rules, and mitigate the effects of operations -Review drawings, specifications and proposed project site conditions; record findings and solicit input from field operations to include in final project estimate. -Apply mathematical calculations requiring advanced analytical processes to ensure logically estimated costs are accurate. -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 -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. -Analyze alternative solutions and construction methods to increase competitiveness of the bid. -Review “take-off” quantities to ensure accuracy of data used in estimates. -Develop and maintain business relationships to increase bid opportunities in the regional market. -Utilize existing cost history as a check to complete estimate. -Analyze and evaluate bidding risks, strategies and present estimate and participate in bid reviews with senior management to ensure accuracy and completeness. -Analyze competition and communicate with owners, subcontractors, public and private entities to ensure competitiveness.

Requirements

  • bachelor's degree
  • civil engineering
  • ms office
  • agtek
  • primavera
  • estimating

What You Bring

-Advanced knowledge of agency (U)DBE requirements -Advanced knowledge of civil engineering principles -Advanced knowledge of construction principles -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. -Ability and willingness to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis -Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), AGTEK Take-off and Primavera Scheduling software. -Excellent interpersonal and communication skills -Valid driver’s license and ability to drive -4+ years estimating experience -Advanced knowledge of Estimating software.

The Company

About Granite Construction

-Operates as a nationwide leader in construction and infrastructure. -Tackles major transportation, water, and commercial projects with a rich history in shaping vital infrastructure. -Delivers projects that span highways, bridges, tunnels, and water systems, transforming landscapes and cities. -Specializes in both heavy civil and commercial construction, providing integrated services from design to completion. -Known for managing complex, high-impact projects, often taking on the toughest challenges in the construction industry. -Financially stable and performs well in both private and public sectors, backed by decades of experience. -Projects contribute to significant U.S. infrastructure advancements, including major transit upgrades and water conservation initiatives.

Sector Specialisms

Transportation

Industrial

Federal Contracting

Aggregates

Asphalt

Asphalt Paving

Utility-Scale Solar

Water Infrastructure

Mineral Exploration

Earthwork

Locks

Dams

Levees

Waterway Protection

Tactical and Military Facilities

Airfield Runway Paving