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EstimatorEstablishedin1921,GoodfellowBros.(GBI)isalargeheavy-civilcontractorwithoperationsthroughouttheWestCoast&Hawaii.Ourcompanyisafourth-generation,family-ownedbusiness,celebratingover100yearsintheindustry!Wehaveearnedareputationforprofessionalismandintegritythatreflectsourlongstandingcommitmenttotheindividuals,businesses,andresourcesofthecommunitiesinwhichweliveandwork.GBIhasalwaysmaintainedthatouremployeesareourgreatestasset,andwearenowseekingtoaddtoourteam.WearelookingforanEstimatortojoinourteaminMapleValley,WA.PositionSummaryTheEstimatorisresponsibleforprovidingaccurate,timelyandcomprehensivebidsforprivateandpublic-sectorimprovementprojects.Specifically,therolewillberesponsibleforidentifyingbidopportunities,preparingcompetitivebiddocumentsanddevelopingwinningproposals.Inaddition,theEstimatorwillcontributetothesuccessandprofitabilityofprojectsbyprovidingongoingassistanceduringtheconstructionphase,includingestimateinterpretation,problemresolution,activeinvolvementinthechangeorderprocessandassistanceinoverallaccountmanagement.BecognitiveofyourinfluenceasapositiverolemodeltotheDepartment’slessexperiencedstaffandmentorwhenpossible.Thisroleisidealforsomeonewhothrivesinafast-paced,collaborativeenvironment,bringsstrongattentiontodetail,andispassionateaboutshapingcommunitiesthroughexceptionalcivilconstruction.EssentialFunctionsThoroughlyevaluatebiddocuments(plans,specifications,soilsreportandrelateddocuments),determiningscopeandbreadthofworktobebothself-performedandsubcontracted. Evaluatechangesinbiddocumentsasnecessarywithrespecttotheimplicationstoscope,costandtheriskprofileofthepursuit.Coordinate,overseeandevaluatethequantitytake-offforpursuits,highlightingimportantdetailssuchasaccess,phasing,productionconstraints,magnitudesofscope,etc.Attendpre-bidmeetingsandsitevisitstoevaluateprojectconstraintsandtheirimplicationstothedevelopmentofaprofitablecostestimateforthepursuit.Identifyandcontacttherequiredsubcontractors,suppliersandserviceproviders,andrequestscopeclarificationsandquotes,ensuringsufficientcoveragewhilemitigatingallknownandpotentialscopegaps.Utilizehistoricalcostandproductiondatatodeveloptimelyandaccurateestimates.Identify,analyze,categorize/prioritize,evaluate,communicateandmitigatetherisksassociatedwiththepursuit. Tabulatetheestimatedcostanddurationforeachactivitybasedontherequirementsforlabor,equipment,materialsandsubcontractorsofeachactivityensuringthepursuitcanbecarriedoutprofitably.Completetheestimate,produceascheduleandotherexecutivelevelsummarydocuments,allowingenoughtimepriortosubmissionofthebid,foradetailedpeer/managementreviewofthepursuit.Ensureallassociatedactionitemshavebeenaddressedpriortofinalizingandsubmittingthebid.Oncebidhasbeensubmitted,compileandorganizeallbid-relateddocumentsandpricingbackupinanorderlyfashion,foreitherarchivingorforhandofftoprojectteam,ifsuccessful.Therightcandidatebringsastrongunderstandingoftheconstructionindustryandusesthatknowledgetomakesmartdecisionsthatsupportourgoals.Theycommunicateclearlyandadapttheirstyletodifferentaudienceswhilebuildingstrong,trust-basedrelationshipswithclientsandteammembers.They’redetail-orientedandabletostayfocusedandproductive,evenwhenthingsareuncertainorfast-paced.Theycanhandlecomplexinformation,solveproblemseffectively,andkeepprojectsmovingforward.Mostimportantly,theythinkahead,planstrategically,andstaycalmunderpressurealwaysworkingtowardbothshort-termsuccessandlong-termgrowth.CompetitiveBenefits&TotalRewardsatGoodfellowBros.AtGoodfellowBros.,employeewell-beingisatoppriority.Ourcomprehensivetotalrewardspackageisdesignedtosupportyourphysical,mental,andfinancialhealthwhileofferingtheflexibilitytomeetthediverseneedsofyouandyourfamily.Here’swhatyoucanexpect:Thispositionoffersasalaryrangeof$125,000to$150,000annually,dependingonexperience.AdditionalCompensationEmployeeStockOwnershipPlan(ESOP):Asapartiallyemployee-ownedcompany,GBIofferseligibleemployeestheopportunitytobuildlong-termwealththroughsharedownership.401(k)+ProfitSharing:Immediateeligibilitywithgenerousannualemployercontributionsthatgobeyondtraditionalmatchprograms.WellnessIncentives:Earnupto$700peryearforparticipatinginhealthylifestyleactivities.EmployeeReferralBonuses:Helpgrowourteamandreceivebonusesforsuccessfulreferrals.BenefitsMedical,Dental&VisionInsurance:Low-costplanoptions,includingPremeraHSA(WA,OR,CA),KaiserHMO(OR,CA,HI),andHMSA(HI).Preventivecareiscoveredat100%.PaidTimeOff:Upto26daysofvacation,9sickdays,and11paidholidaysannually.Parental&FamilyLeave:Onepaidbondingweek,withadditionalunpaidleaveavailable.Disability&LifeInsurance:Company-paidshort-termandlong-termdisability,pluslifeinsurancecoverageupto1.5xyourannualsalary.Training&CareerGrowth:Accesstoleadershipdevelopmentprograms,mentorship,andcareeradvancementsupport.Perks&CommunityPrograms:Charitablecontributionmatching,paidvolunteertime,andretaildiscounts.RequiredEducation,Experience,andTechnicalKnowledgeCandidatesmusthavethelegalrighttoworkintheUSwithoutemployersponsorship.Bachelor’sdegreeinConstructionManagement,CivilEngineering,orrelatedfield(four-yearortechnicalschool)orequivalentexperience.5–10yearsofestimatingexperienceingeneralcivilconstructionpreferred.Proventrackrecordofbiddingsuccessandprojectprofitability.ExperienceusingHCSSHeavyBid,TakeoffSoftware,HeavyJob,andproficientinMSWord,Excel,andProject.Validdriver’slicensewithacleandrivingrecord.We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.