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General Summary
This position is responsible for developing accurate and timely
proposals and estimates for both private and public sector works
projects from \$50 to \$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 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
- 10+ years estimating experience
- Prior 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 requirements
Physical Demands
The physica 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 and ability to drive
Travel