Underground Estimator

Job Summary:

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

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 effects 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 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Requirements:

• 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
• 4+ years estimating experience
• 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
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of agency (U)DBE requirements

Additional Requirements:

• 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

Benefits:

Granite offers a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.

Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents.

Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.

Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.