Construction Executive Job Location:Santa Clara, CA Estimated Cash Compensation: Unspecified
Job Description:
Building a career at Granite, may be the most valuable thing you could do�
Granite is a company that builds. Building is fundamental to our character as a company. While building a financially sound company, thousands of people have built long and productive careers at Granite. At Granite, we believe that our greatest asset is our people. We build careers by encouraging creativity and providing opportunities for development.
Objective: To prepare thorough, accurate and timely estimates for both public and private sector projects, including the preparation of bid documents and the development of clear written proposals and correspondence.
Essential Functions:
Explore opportunities for new projects.
Review plans and specifications.
Ensure thorough and accurate take-off.
Contact subcontractors, suppliers, specialty services and truckers for quotes.
Develop thorough, timely and accurate estimates, proposals and bid documents.
Process contracts, bonds and insurance certificates.
Perform additional assignments as needed.
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering.
Required Experience:
Minimum 7 years' heavy civil construction experience.
Required Skills & Knowledge:
Knowledge of construction paving, underground, concrete and grading practices.
Knowledge and understanding of union agreements and prevailing wage issues.
Demonstrated decision making skills.
Ability to work in high production environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Accuracy at all times.
Mechanical background.
Ability to respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines.
About The Employer:
Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P; 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. For the fourth year in a row Granite was named to Fortune�s "100 Best Companies to Work For" list. Granite ranked No. 56 overall on the list that was published in Fortune Magazine.
Granite Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace
