Project Manager, Estimator – Federal Division

Granite Construction

Project Manager/Estimator overseeing construction projects from $15 – $49 million. Responsible for financial outcomes and leading estimating efforts in the Federal Division.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeTucson • Arizona, California, Colorado, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,159 - $191,763 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of construction projects ranging from $15 – $49 million in size.
Perform accurate project revenue and cost financial forecasting to ensure corporate profitability goals are met.
Coordinate with estimators and project controls group to establish budget.
Lead estimating efforts on vertically integrated projects to ensure accurate and consistent bid to build process.
Coordinate efforts with estimators, 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.
Provide environment for dynamic project communication between Project Engineers, Foremen, and Construction Manager to ensure efficient, profitable, and safe work accomplishment.
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 continuous improvement in performance.
Run projects at profitability levels to meet or exceed expected margins.
Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent work experience in heavy civil construction.
Five (5) to ten (10) years progressive project experience in heavy civil environments.
Minimum of five (5) years experience in paving, dirt, and grading in either private or public environments.
Estimation experience preferred USACE, NAVFAC or other federal experience preferred.
Knowledge of construction paving, underground, concrete 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.
Accuracy at all times.

Benefits

Comp & perks

paid holidays
sick leave
medical insurance
dental insurance
vision insurance
life insurance
disability insurance
flexible spending plans
special programs for musculoskeletal health
mental wellness

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial forecastingbudget managementestimatingproject schedulingconstruction reportingcost controlrevenue managementconstruction practicespavinggrading

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationorganizational skillsdecision-makingcustomer servicerelationship managementteam coordinationproblem-solvingaccuracydynamic communication

Certifications

BS degree in Civil EngineeringBS degree in Construction ManagementBS degree in Business Administration