Private Works Estimator
San Jose, CA 
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Job Description

Job Summary

This position is responsible for developing accurate and timely proposals and estimates for both private and public sector works projects 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."Ability to understand various scopes of work based on project plans and specifications.
  2. 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.
  3. Compile estimate data that impact the cost of labor, materials, equipment requirements and other factors to ensure a high quality and timely estimate
  4. Evaluate bidding risks and strategies, present estimate and participate in bid reviews with the estimating team to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  5. Conduct drawing reviews, specifications, and proposed project site conditions; record findings and solicit input from field operations to include in final project estimate.
  6. Review "take-off" quantities to ensure accuracy of data used in estimates.
  7. Review and evaluate bid risks and review with management to ensure accuracy.
  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.
  • 7+ years of construction estimating support, engineering, field support, or similar experience.
  • 4+ years estimating experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), AGTEK Take-off, and Primavera.
  • Advanced knowledge of Estimating software.
  • Advanced knowledge of civil engineering principles
  • Advanced knowledge of construction principles
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to meet deadlines, work as a team member, have good written and communication skills.

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.

This job description reflects essential functions of this position. It does not restrict management's right to reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.


Graniterock is committed to a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Salary and Benefits
$10,420 - $12,788 per month
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
7+ years
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