Chief Estimator at 00002 Granite Construction Company — Orlando, FL

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 on projects up to $50 million that support company objectives.

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 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.

Work 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

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:

Base Salary Range:

$133,287.00 - $199,931.00Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.

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