Senior Estimator II (Heavy Civil Construction) - R0000004269-1-6464

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**Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could

do\...**

Are you interested in the opportunity to work for an industry-leading

company that will give you the experience and exposure you need to build

your career and personal brand? If so, then you\'ve come to the right

place!

**General Summary**

This position is responsible for developing accurate and timely

proposals and estimates for both private and public sector works

projects of more than \$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.

- Review drawings, specifications and proposed project site

conditions; record findings and solicit input from field operations

to include in final project 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.

- Utilize existing cost history as a check to complete estimate.

- Apply mathematical calculations requiring advanced analytical

processes to ensure logically estimated costs are accurate.

- Present estimate and participate in bid reviews with senior

management to ensure accuracy and completeness.

- Communicate with owners, subcontractors, public and private entities

to ensure competitiveness.

- 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.

- Develop and maintain business relationships to increase bid

opportunities in the regional market.

- Supervise, direct, and mentor estimating staff to ensure individual

development and Granite standards are met.

- Participate in and/or lead design-build preconstruction services,

both internally and in joint ventures to ensure a high quality,

competitive estimates and schedules.

- Participate in and/or lead means and method discussions, being the

catalyst to drive creative thinking and innovative ideas that

distinguishes a successful estimate.

**Education**

- Bachelor\'s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management,

Business Administration, or equivalent related work experience.

**Work Experience**

- 15+ years estimating experience

- 5+ years management experience required

**Knowledge, skills, and abilities**

- Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,

etc.), AGTEK Take-off and Primavera Scheduling software.

- Advanced knowledge of Estimating software.

- Advanced knowledge of civil engineering principles

- Advanced knowledge of construction principles and equipment

capabilities

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

- Advanced knowledge of agency (U)DBE requ rements

**Physical Demands**

The physical demands described here are representative of those that

must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential

functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the

employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently

is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer

keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and

arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and

ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Subject to outside working conditions. At times will be working around

large construction equipment, must be safety conscience.

**Additional Requirements/Skills**

Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a

safe work environment.

Team player

Ability and willingness to abide by Granite\'s Code of Conduct on a

daily basis

Valid driver\'s license