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Structures Estimator (Heavy Civil)

Granite Construction

Santa Barbara, California

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Bidding, Business Administration, Business Development, Civil Engineering, Communication Skills, Competitive Analysis/Strategy, Construction, Construction Engineering, Construction Equipment, Construction Estimates, Construction Management, Construction Support, Cost Estimates, Data Collection, Data Quality, Government, Interpersonal Skills, Keyboards, Mathematics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, On Site Support, Organizational Skills, Physical Demands, Primavera, Project Estimates, Proposal Development, Public Works, Risk Analysis, Safety/Work Safety, Side Effects, Time Management
LOCATION
Santa Barbara, California
POSTED
Today
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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 to ensure Granite is a responsive bidder. Working on projects from 13 million to 350 million in size.

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 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.

Education
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or equivalent related work experience.

Work Experience
  • 7+ years of heavy civil construction estimating support, engineering, field support, or similar experience.
  • 4+ years of heavy civil estimating experience focusing on structures such as bridges, overpasses, highways, roads, interchanges, and airport runways.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities
  • Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), AGTEK Take-off and Primavera Scheduling software.
  • Advanced knowledge of HCSS HeavyBid 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.

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.

Additional Requirements/Skills
  • Comply, understand, and support corporate safety

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