["Senior Estimator","Senior Estimator"]

This position is responsible for developing accurate and timely proposals and estimates for both private and public sector works projects of more than $5 million while ensuring alignment with Graniterock's Strategic Priorities and business objectives. Conduct drawing reviews, specifications, and proposed project site conditions; record findings and solicit input from field operations to include in final project estimate.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for developing accurate and timely proposals and estimates for both private and public sector works projects of more than $5 million while ensuring alignment with Graniterock's Strategic Priorities and business objectives.

Essential Job Accountabilities

1. Comply, understand, and promote corporate and division safety initiatives to ensure "Safety before All Else."
2. Ability to understand various scopes of work based on project plans and specifications including earthwork, structures, underground utilities, site concrete, etc.
3. Analyze and compile estimate data that affect the cost of labor, materials, equipment requirements, location and other factors to ensure a high quality and timely estimate.
4. Review drawings, specifications and proposed project site conditions and solicit input from field operations to include in final project estimate.
5. Recognize and understand the appropriate environmental policies, rules, and the potential affects to the environment due to operations and take steps necessary to comply with policy/rules and mitigate the effects of operations.
6. Evaluate bidding risks and strategies, present estimate and participate in bid reviews with operations and the estimating team to ensure accuracy and completeness.
7. Conduct drawing reviews, specifications, and proposed project site conditions; record findings and solicit input from field operations to include in final project estimate.
8. Attend pre-construction meetings to ensure bid communication with the field operations is delivered
9. Develop and maintain business relationships to increase bid opportunities

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

• 10+ years of construction operations and estimating experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), AGTEK Take-off, and Primavera.
• Thorough knowledge of HCSS Heavybid Estimating software.
• Excellent knowledge of civil engineering principles
• Excellent knowledge of construction principles
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to meet multiple tight deadlines
• knowledge of agency Disadvantaged Business Enterprise requirements and goals
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record

This position has been identified as a "safety sensitive" role and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing, per the Graniterock Substance Abuse policy.