Chief Estimator (Heavy Civil Construction) - R0000005843-6464

Granite Construction Company • Tucson, AZ • 1d ago

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General Summary

This position is responsible for developing and identifying bid opportunities in a market area and managing an estimating team to ensure quality estimates of projects up to \$150 million that support company objectives. This position will also be responsible for building and developing

Essential Job Accountabilities

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 Regional market.

Assist in preparation of documents and data for project approval

process to ensure to accuracy of documentation.

Assist in the transfer of information to operations personnel on

successful proposals to ensure seamless transition from proposal to project execution.

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.

Work Experience

12-15 years of Estimating experience

8+ years management experience required and a demonstrated ability

to lead, build and grow teams

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.

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

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 10

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