Estimator

Granite Construction

Estimator responsible for developing proposals and estimates for construction projects. Working on private and public sector works projects to ensure competitiveness in bidding.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timePlymouth • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $100,791 - $151,188 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in construction estimating, including advanced knowledge of civil engineering and construction principles, while effectively managing safety programs and environmental policies. Proven ability to analyze data, communicate bid information, and develop business relationships to enhance bidding opportunities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering7+ Years of Construction Estimating ExperienceProficiency with MS Office ProductsExperience with AGTEK Take-off SoftwareAdvanced Knowledge of Estimating Software

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Hard Skills

Construction EstimatingCivil Engineering PrinciplesConstruction PrinciplesEstimating SoftwareData AnalysisProposal DevelopmentCost EstimationSafety Program AdministrationEnvironmental Policy UnderstandingBid Competitiveness Analysis

Soft Skills

CommunicationRelationship BuildingProblem SolvingTeam CollaborationAnalytical Thinking

Tools & Technologies

AGTEK Take-off SoftwarePrimavera Scheduling SoftwareMS Office Suite

Industry Keywords

UDBE RequirementsPublic Sector WorksPrivate Sector WorksField OperationsPre-construction Meetings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Developing accurate and timely proposals and estimates for both private and public sector works projects
Comprehending and administering a safety program that provides for a safe work environment
Creating and promoting the ability to recognize and understand environmental policies
Analyzing and compiling estimate data that impact the cost of labor, materials, equipment
Reviewing drawings, specifications and proposed project site conditions
Analyzing alternative solutions and construction methods to increase competitiveness of the bid
Communicating estimate bid information to field operations at pre-construction meetings
Developing and maintaining business relationships to increase bid opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Experience with AGTEK Take-off and Primavera Scheduling software
Advanced knowledge of Estimating software
Advanced knowledge of civil engineering principles
Advanced knowledge of construction principles
Advanced knowledge of agency (U)DBE requirements

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
special programs for mental wellness