Regional Chief Estimator - Heavy Civil Construction

* Drive regional growth: play a key role in pursuits and projects fueling the economic expansion of South Texas.
* 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.
* 10+ years of Estimating experience
* 5+ years management experience required
* Experience in construction and estimating of earthwork, concrete, utility, paving, structures, and related functions.
* 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.
* Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
* A leadership mindset grounded in strategic thinking, attention to detail, adaptability, and team empowerment
* 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
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