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General Summary
Essential Job Accountabilities
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.
Coordinate with large project sponsor, manager of construction and project team to develop comprehensive plan for project start up and successful kick-off.Â
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.Â
Run projects at profitability levels to meet or exceed expected margins.
Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Management
Lead all phases of federal construction projects, from award through closeout, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, schedule, and budget.
Manage project teams, subcontractors, and design partners in a designâbuild environment.
Oversee project scheduling, cost control, quality assurance, and risk management.
Serve as the primary point of contact for federal clients, including NAVFAC, USACE, and USCG.
Ensure all project documentation, reporting, and communication meet federal standards and FAR requirements.
Drive project execution strategies that support safety, quality, and operational excellence.
Estimating & Preconstruction
Prepare detailed estimates for designâbuild and designâbidâbuild federal projects, including conceptual, schematic, and final pricing.
Lead proposal development efforts, including scope reviews, subcontractor outreach, and pricing strategies.
Analyze drawings, specifications, and RFP documents to identify risks, opportunities, and valueâengineering options.
Collaborate with design teams to develop costâeffective solutions aligned with federal client expectations.
Support go/noâgo decisions and provide cost guidance during early project development.
Education
BS degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent work experience in heavy civil construction.
Work Experience
10+ years of experience in federal construction project management, estimating, or a combination of both.
Demonstrated success delivering designâbuild projects for NAVFAC, USACE, USCG, or similar federal agencies.
Strong working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and agencyâspecific requirements.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and preconstruction efforts simultaneously.
Experience with federal contracting methods, including RFPs, RFQs, MATOCs, MACCs, and IDIQs.
Proficiency with construction management and estimating software platforms.
Excellent communication, leadership, and clientârelationship skills.
Ability to obtain and maintain federal security clearances if required.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience managing heavy civil, vertical, or infrastructure projects for federal clients.
Background in selfâperform work, cost modeling, or designâbuild collaboration.
Professional certifications such as PMP, DBIA, or PE.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
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.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Subject to outside working conditions. At times will be working around large construction equipment, must be safety conscience.
Opportunity to help grow and shape a dedicated Federal Division.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
A collaborative environment focused on integrity, quality, and longâterm client relationships.
The ability to work on missionâcritical infrastructure that supports national defense and public service.
Additional Requirements/Skills
Ability to abide by Graniteâs Code of Conduct on a daily basis.
A team player.
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Our Benefits at a Glance:
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 benefits 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.
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