Granite Construction Company Hiring for Senior Estimator (Heavy Civil Construction) – R0000004267-1-6464 at Tucson, Arizona Full Time

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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

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