Orlando, Florida, United States · On-site
$133k–$200k/yr
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 o…
Skills: Estimating, Construction Management, Project Management, Negotiation, Technical Expertise
Mission, Texas, United States · On-site
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Skills: Commercial Driving Regulations, Road Maps, Safety Habits, Cargo Securing, Emergency Repairs
Columbus, Ohio, United States · On-site
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Skills: Crane Operation, Lift Planning, Safety Compliance, Equipment Maintenance, Hand Signal Interpretation
Anaheim, California, United States · On-site
$101k–$152k/yr
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Skills: Construction Engineering, Project Management, Scheduling, Quality Control, Technical Support
Des Moines, Iowa, United States · On-site
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Skills: Safety Procedures, Mechanical Aptitude, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Team Collaboration
The Woodlands, Texas, United States · On-site
$97k–$145k/yr
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Skills: Cost Estimation, Take-off Quantities, Civil Engineering Principles, Construction Management, AGTEK
Brownsville, Texas, United States · On-site
$72k–$109k/yr
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Skills: Quality Management System, Project Management, Laboratory Accreditation, Budget Development, Technical Supervision
The Woodlands, Texas, United States · On-site
$84k–$126k/yr
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 o…
Skills: Cost Estimation, Quantity Take-off, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, AGTEK
Bakersfield, California, United States · On-site
$97k–$145k/yr
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Skills: Dispatching, Customer Experience Management, Quote Management, Plant Scheduling, MS Office
Saint Cloud, Minnesota, United States · On-site
$110k–$165k/yr
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Skills: Project Supervision, Safety Program Administration, Environmental Policy Compliance, Quality Control, Construction Scheduling
Irving, Texas, United States · On-site
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Skills: Blueprint Reading, Carpentry Tools, Framing, Layout Preparation, Material Selection
Anaheim, California, United States · On-site
$117k–$175k/yr
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Skills: Financial Forecasting, Budgeting, Project Scheduling, Bid Review, Resource Management
Ukiah, California, United States · On-site
$101k–$151k/yr
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 o…
Skills: Financial Forecasting, Budgeting, Project Scheduling, Resource Management, Bid Review
San Luis Obispo, California, United States · On-site
$122k–$201k/yr
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Skills: CPM Scheduling, Primavera P6, Powerproject, Tilos, Heavy Civil Construction
Watsonville, California, United States · On-site
$147k–$220k/yr
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Skills: SOX Compliance, Internal Controls, Financial Reporting, Risk Assessment, Anti-fraud Controls
Humble, Texas, United States · On-site
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Skills: Blueprint Reading, Carpentry Tools, Framing, Layout Preparation, Material Selection
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · On-site
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Skills: Surveying, 3D Modeling, Trimble Business Center, GPS Systems, Machine Control
Watsonville, California, United States · On-site
$111k–$167k/yr
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Skills: Safety Management, Hazard Recognition, Incident Prevention, Regulatory Compliance, Job Hazard Analysis
Arroyo Grande, California, United States · On-site
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Skills: Asphalt Paving, Crew Supervision, Equipment Maintenance, GPS Grading, Trimble
Grand Prairie, Texas, United States · On-site
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Skills: Crew Supervision, Project Coordination, Budget Management, Safety Training, Resource Allocation
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The Chief Estimator is responsible for developing bid opportunities and managing an estimating team to ensure quality estimates on projects up to $50 million. This includes reviewing estimates, maintaining business relationships, and providing technical expertise in contract negotiations.
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, along with 10+ years of estimating experience and 5+ years of management experience. Proficiency in MS Office and estimating software is required, along with strong organizational and communication skills.
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 Granite’s century-old success. We’re building more than infrastructure; we are building your future.
Review estimates and lead bid reviews with senior management to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Develop and maintain business relationships to increase bid opportunities in the local market.
Manage and administer estimating department functions including operating budgets, staffing, wage reviews, work assignments, performance evaluations to ensure corporate initiatives are met.
Provide technical expertise in negotiating contracts and change orders as required, to make certain project objectives are met.
Provide input to determine what types of projects to bid, pursue strategies, techniques, to ensure competitive pricing.
Ensure pertinent information including material types and costs, construction methods and historical costs are tracked, archived, updated and used by other estimators to allow realistic and accurate estimates.
Develop bid strategies and estimating best practices for securing core business work and exploring new opportunities for the business unit.
Supervise, direct, and mentor estimating staff to ensure individual development and Granite standards are met.
Analyze alternative solutions and construction methods to increase competitiveness of the bid.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, related field or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
10+ years of Estimating experience
5+ years management experience required
Experience in construction and estimating of earthwork, concrete, utility, paving, structures, and related functions.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), BIDS 2, AGTEK and Primavera.
Thorough knowledge of corporate objectives impacting estimating, market strategies and techniques, and contracts.
Excellent organizational, supervisory, and decision making/problem solving skills essential.
Strong written and oral communication skills to effectively disseminate information.
Physical Demands
The physical 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.
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
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:
$133,287.00 - $199,931.00Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.
Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's 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.
For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.
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.
Granite is America's Infrastructure Company™ #TeamGranite #SafetyByChoice #BuildingBetterTogether
From infrastructure that facilitates the movement of goods and people to projects that improve the way we live, work, and play, high-value partnerships power our projects and fuel our mission to build a better world together. Granite is one of the largest full-service general contractors, construction management firms, and construction materials producers in the U.S. Deeply embedded in our 100-year history is a culture of hard work, honesty, and getting the job done right. Our brands are Garco Testing Laboratories, Granite Construction Supply & Sign Shop, Granite Industrial, Inc., Granite Power, Intermountain Slurry Seal, and Layne, A Granite Company. Disclaimer regarding official "Granite" Job Postings: All open positions available with Granite Construction Inc., and its subsidiary companies, are available to apply on www.graniteconstruction.com/careers only. Granite does not ask prospective job applicants for information about their bank accounts, credit history, passport numbers and/or photocopies, passwords to financial accounts or to pay fees related to visa or other documents. If you see a job posting on a site that does not appear on www.graniteconstruction.com/careers or are asked for any of the personal information listed above, this is likely a fraudulent posting in order to commit identity theft or other forms of fraud. If you receive this type of suspicious email activity, please alert the FBI’s Internet Crimes Complaint Center: www.ic3.gov/default.aspx
Offices: 585 W. Beach Street, Watsonville, California 95076, US · 585 West Beach Street, Watsonville, CA 95076, US · 701 E. Main Street, Lewisville, Texas 75057, US · 120 White Plains Rd, Tarrytown, NY 10591, US
Granite is America's Infrastructure Company™ #TeamGranite #SafetyByChoice #BuildingBetterTogether
From infrastructure that facilitates the movement of goods and people to projects that improve the way we live, work, and play, high-value partnerships power our projects and fuel our mission to build a better world together. Granite is one of the largest full-service general contractors, construction management firms, and construction materials producers in the U.S. Deeply embedded in our 100-year history is a culture of hard work, honesty, and getting the job done right. Our brands are Garco Testing Laboratories, Granite Construction Supply & Sign Shop, Granite Industrial, Inc., Granite Power, Intermountain Slurry Seal, and Layne, A Granite Company. Disclaimer regarding official "Granite" Job Postings: All open positions available with Granite Construction Inc., and its subsidiary companies, are available to apply on www.graniteconstruction.com/careers only. Granite does not ask prospective job applicants for information about their bank accounts, credit history, passport numbers and/or photocopies, passwords to financial accounts or to pay fees related to visa or other documents. If you see a job posting on a site that does not appear on www.graniteconstruction.com/careers or are asked for any of the personal information listed above, this is likely a fraudulent posting in order to commit identity theft or other forms of fraud. If you receive this type of suspicious email activity, please alert the FBI’s Internet Crimes Complaint Center: www.ic3.gov/default.aspx
Offices: 585 W. Beach Street, Watsonville, California 95076, US · 585 West Beach Street, Watsonville, CA 95076, US · 701 E. Main Street, Lewisville, Texas 75057, US · 120 White Plains Rd, Tarrytown, NY 10591, US
