Estimator (Heavy and Civil)

Originally founded as a small construction company in 1949, Nabholz is now a team of more than 1,800 industry leading professionals working together to serve our clients, communities, and each other. Over the last 75+ years, we've grown into a national multi-service contractor offering a full range of construction, industrial, civil, and environmental services.

Summary:

Responsible for estimating projects and other preconstruction duties for the Preconstruction Services group. This includes conceptual/schematic estimating, negotiated, and competitive bid estimates interfacing with project managers and all support teams, as well as client relations to achieve precise and accurate estimates.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Prepares DOT/Municipal estimates per bid procedure.
• Prepares subcontractors request for proposals.
• Reviews all plans, specifications, and Owner/Engineer requirements for the bidding process.
• Prepares bid proposal, including the cost breakdown, clarifications, scope, and exclusions.
• Processes and distribute all R.F.I.s for estimating and job addendums.
• Prepares takeoffs using Agtek and On-Screen.
• Responds to all subcontractor inquiries in relation to bids.
• Assists with pricing of drawings and revisions.
• Provides value engineering services.
• Prepares subcontractor comparison for evaluation.
• Prepares estimate turnovers to project managers.
• Generates scope of work for all trades.
• Prepare post‐bid buyouts in conjunction with the PM.
• Prepare call list and follow up for coverage.
• Maintain positive client/subcontractor relationships.
• This job is safety sensitive for medical marijuana purposes.
• This position requires driving a personal vehicle on behalf of the company or a company vehicle; therefore, the applicant must successfully complete a motor vehicle records check, possess, and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, and immediately self-report convictions/violations/tickets to the DOT Compliance Specialist as per Company Policy. Any negative change in the status of the employee’s driving record may result in the revocation of the employee’s privilege to drive for the company.
• All other tasks as assigned.

Education/Skill Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a construction related discipline is desired.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in civil / heavy construction performing responsibilities equivalent to those listed above.
• Working knowledge and comprehension of plans and specifications, as well as construction management.
• Effective negotiation skills.

Computer skills as follows:

• Beginner to Intermediate level in Agtek or Earthwork modeling.
• Beginner to Intermediate level in estimating software.
• Beginner to Intermediate level electronic takeoff ability.
• Intermediate to Advanced level in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Intermediate to Advanced level in Microsoft Project or Primavera.
• Intermediate level understanding of digital images (how to open, view, customize, and print them).
• Strong organizational skills, flexibility, and the ability to prioritize work assignments.
• Extreme attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Availability to work extended hours as required by project schedules or urgent circumstances.
• Ability to travel throughout all areas of construction sites during all phases of a project.
• Leadership and motivational skills.
• Handles oneself with professionalism during stressful situations.
• Maintains positive attitude and morale.
• Interacts effectively with all members of the company and all outside associates.
• Completes responsibilities diligently.
• Thinks big picture and takes into account long‐term implications of ones’ actions.
• Works independently, exercises discretion, applies common sense, and makes competent decisions.
• Complies with designated work schedule.
• Uses company resources wisely.
• Maintains neat, clean, and organized workspace.
• Constantly analyzes for ways to improve individual and/or company performance.
• A good communicator (open, direct, and honest).
• Team player and ability to foster team relationships.
• Ability to be creative.
• Key solution provider.
• Ability to deliver a safe and committed team culture and meet project targets and priorities

Physical Demands :

• Ability to continuously sit, stand, or walk.
• Ability to bend, squat, climb stairs, and lift frequently.
• May lift and carry heavy objects 5 -25 pounds frequently, 25- 50 pounds often, 50-100 pounds occasionally.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in awkward positions continuously

Work environment :

• Office, cubicle, job site, or workstation.

AA/EOE. Women, Minorities, Veterans, and Disabled People Encouraged to Apply

Nabholz is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, cultural heritage, ancestry, political belief, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Employment at Nabholz is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing. Nabholz is a drug-free workplace and an E-Verify employer. The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day.