Estimator III
Granite Construction

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General Summary

Granite Construction Company has an opening for an Estimator III at 701 E. Main Street, Lewisville, TX 75057. 40 hrs/wk; 9am - 5pm; M-F.

Responsibilities: Develop accurate and timely proposals and estimates for both private and public sector works projects to ensure Granite is a responsive bidder; 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 by utilizing HCSS Heavy Bid Software; 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, perform quantity "take-offs" using AutoCAD, Bluebeam and AGTEK software to ensure accuracy of data used in estimates. AGTEK Software is used to generate earthwork quantities (excavation & embankment) using Cross-sectional area. Use the software to determine different strata quantities. Bluebeam software is used to perform on screen takeoffs. Utilize existing cost history as a check to complete estimate; after project award conform the project estimate into the project budget in Heavy Bid; 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; and develop and maintain business relationships to increase bid opportunities in the regional market.

Requirements:Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or foreign degree equivalent, plus 5 years of post-bachelor progressively responsible experiencein infrastructure construction industry as Engineer and/or Estimator; or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or foreign degree equivalent, plus 3 years of experiencein infrastructure construction industry as Engineer and/or Estimator. Experience must include: working on rail transportation projects; work with MS Office products, including Word and Excel; vendor & subcontractor quote solicitation; performing on screen take-off's using Bluebeam; cost and production tracking; and change order work using HCSS Heavy Bid Software. Experience may be obtained concurrently.

Submit resumes toAttn: Kelly Christiansen, Granite Construction Company, 701 E. Main Street, Lewisville, TX 75057.IncludeReference# 149325-5w/resume. Granite Construction Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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:
$96,850.00 - $145,275.00
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 nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite Construction is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and a Drug-Free Workplace. For additional information on applicant/employee rights please clickhere.

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 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.