Job Summary
This position is responsible for the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of construction projects up to $15 million in size.
Responsibilities
- Perform accurate project revenue and cost financial forecasting to ensure corporate profitability goals are met.
- Leading the estimating effort for asphalt paving projects by analyzing plans and specs, performing quantity takeoffs, pricing materials, evaluating risk, and developing competitive bids that align with company strategy Coordinate efforts with cross functional team members, large project sponsor, and manager of construction to manage resources to meet project schedule.
- Participate in bid review and bid closing to ensure accuracy of bid and evaluate project feasibility; work with estimating team to develop bid schedule.
- Coordinate with large project sponsor, manager of construction and project team to develop comprehensive plan for project start up and successful kick-off.
- Provide environment where dynamic project communication occurs between Project Engineers, Foremen, Superintendents and Construction Manager to ensure work is accomplished in an efficient, profitable, and safe manner.
- Ensure proper job controls, i.e. quantities, costs, revenue and schedule.
- Establish and maintain working relationships with owners, agencies, subcontractors, corporate management, inspectors, etc., providing customer service to develop long-term partnerships with client base.
- Ensure accurate construction reports for the job allowing for continuous improvement in performance.
Required Experience
- BS degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent in heavy civil construction.
- Three (3) to five (5) years progressive project in heavy civil environments Minimum of five (5) years in asphalt paving, dirt, and grading in either private or public environments.
- Knowledge of construction asphalt paving, underground and grading practices.
- Knowledge and understanding of union agreements and prevailing wage issues.
- Maintain ability to work in high production environment.
- Demonstrated decision-making skills.
- Excellent leadership skills.
- Excellent supervisory communication and organizational skills.
Compensation and Benefits
- Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace.
- That is why we offer a broad package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.
- Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents.
- Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.