Lead Estimating Assistant at 00002 Granite Construction Company — Kennewick, WA

General Summary

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for coordinating contract documents from original estimate to job start up using standardized methods relating to the purchasing, processing understanding and recording of information to ensure Granite is a responsive bidder.

This position offers a hybrid schedule of four (4) days per week in the Kennewick office and one (1) day remote after an initial training period.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Provide support to estimating staff with bid preparation and job startup by utilizing thorough knowledge of terminology, procedures and practices to ensure needs are met.
• Coordinate all MBE/WBE/DBE/UDBE to ensure diverse representation of subcontractors on all bid submittals.
• Provide maintenance of bid list and bid packets to ensure timely and accurate bid submission.
• Establish processing and documentation to ensure good faith efforts and project advertising requirements are met.
• Process bid documents from agencies/owners for the business unit to ensure accurate bid submissions.
• Assemble bid packets, track documents, type correspondence to ensure all necessary documentation and communication is accurate and timely.
• Perform a variety of administrative and office support functions to ensure the daily operations of the department run efficiently.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or equivalent work experience.

Work Experience

• 2-5 years in Construction industry with basic understanding of the bidding process and public agency requirements

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Notary Public Preferred
• Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities
• Excellent organizational skills
• JD Edwards experience a plus
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks under tight deadlines
• Ability to operate with all levels of staff
• Excellent interpersonal, phone and grammar skills
• Willingness to take on additional tasks
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times

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
• Occasional overtime required

Our Benefits at a Glance:

Base Salary Range:

$60,458.00 - $90,686.00Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.

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