Estimator I
Granite Construction

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General Summary:

This position is responsible for developing accurate and timely estimates for both private and public sector works projects to ensure Companye is a responsive bidder.

Job Description:

• Comprehend and administer a safety program that provides for a safe work environment that meets or exceeds Company 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.
• Discuss and analyze alternative solutions and construction methods with field supervision and Senior/Chief Estimator to increase competitiveness of the bid.
• Perform accurate quantity "take-off" to ensure accuracy of data used in estimates.
• Utilize existing cost history as a check to complete estimate.
• Develop knowledge of bidding risks and strategies.
• Present estimate/bid to Senior/Chief Estimator for review to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Participate in estimate and bid reviews with Senior/Chief Estimator and Management to develop estimating skills.
• Develop knowledge of and communicate with owners, subcontractors, public and private entities to ensure competiveness.
• Communicate estimate bid information to field operations at pre-construction meetings to ensure understanding of scope of job.

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or equivalent related work experience.2+ years of Engineer or Take-Off Technician experience. Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), AGTEK Take-off and Primavera Scheduling software.\Basic understanding of Estimating software.\Basic principles of civil engineering\Basic principles of construction\Strong interpersonal and communication skills\Basic understanding of agency (U)DBE requirements

Education:

BS

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Notice to Staffing Agencies

Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees.Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening.Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place.Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.

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