Estimator III

Irving, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 105831 - 158746

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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

Find your dream job today and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granites century-old success. Were building more than infrastructure; we are building your future.

General 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.

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 and conduct calculations requiring advanced analytical processes to ensure logically estimated costs are correct. Record findings and solicit input from field operations to include in final project estimate. Utilize existing cost history as a check to complete estimates. Perform accurate quantity take-off to ensure accuracy of data used in estimates. 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. Identify alternative solutions and construction methods to increase competitiveness of the bid. Develop and apply knowledge of bidding risks and strategies develop knowledge of and relationships with owners subcontractors public and private entities to ensure competitiveness and participate in estimate and bid reviews with senior management to ensure accuracy and completeness. Comprehend and administer a safety program that provides for a safe work environment that meets or exceeds Granites Annual Incident Goal and fosters a culture that expects participation at all levels. Create and promote appropriate environmental policies rules and understand the potential adverse effects to the environment due to operations.

Education/experience: Four years of experience as a Lead Estimator Project Engineer or in a related position providing construction estimating support engineering field support and project estimating. Experience must also include Analysis and evaluation of bidding risks; AGTEK Takeoff HCSS Heavy Bid HCSS Heavy Job AutoCAD Lite.

To apply please email your resume to: .

Our Benefits at a Glance:

Building tomorrow starts with you and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer 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.

Base Salary Range:

$105831.00 - $158746.00

Pay may vary based upon relevant experience skills location and education among other factors.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company one of the nations largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin age disability protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic.We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and other applicable laws.

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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 Granites 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 Granites 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 Granites 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.

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do...Find your dream job today and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granites century-old success. Were buil...