Estimator; Portland, OR; Req

Description

Position Title: Estimator (Portland, OR) (Req #: 316)

Location: Portland, OR

Category: Estimating

Date Posted: 01/23/2026

Pay Range: N/A

We appreciate you choosing Goodfellow Bros. for your future career opportunity. Please complete the online application and attach your resume. We will review your application and contact you regarding next steps.

Thank you,

Goodfellow Bros. Recruiting Team

Established in 1921, Goodfellow Bros. (GBI) is a large heavy-civil contractor with operations throughout the West Coast & Hawaii. Our company is a fourth-generation, family-owned business, celebrating over 100 years in the industry! We have earned a reputation for professionalism and integrity that reflects our longstanding commitment to the individuals, businesses, and resources of the communities in which we live and work.

GBI has always maintained that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are now seeking to add to our team. We are looking for an Estimator to join our team in Portland, OR.

The Estimator is responsible for providing accurate, timely and comprehensive bids for private and public-sector improvement projects. Specifically, the role will be responsible for identifying bid opportunities, preparing competitive bid documents and developing winning proposals. In addition, the Estimator will contribute to the success and profitability of projects by providing ongoing assistance during the construction phase, including estimate interpretation, problem resolution, active involvement in the change order process and assistance in overall account management.

Be cognitive of your influence as a positive role model to the Department's less experienced staff and mentor when possible.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, brings strong attention to detail, and is passionate about shaping communities through exceptional civil construction.

• Thoroughly evaluate bid documents (plans, specifications, soils report and related documents), determining scope and breadth of work to be both self-performed and subcontracted. Evaluate changes in bid documents as necessary with respect to the implications to scope, cost and the risk profile of the pursuit.
• Coordinate, oversee and evaluate the quantity take-off for pursuits, highlighting important details such as access, phasing, production constraints, magnitudes of scope, etc.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits to evaluate project constraints and their implications to the development of a profitable cost estimate for the pursuit.
• Identify and contact the required subcontractors, suppliers and service providers, and request scope clarifications and quotes, ensuring sufficient coverage while mitigating all known and potential scope gaps.
• Utilize historical cost and production data to develop timely and accurate estimates. Identify, analyze, categorize/prioritize, evaluate, communicate and mitigate the risks associated with the pursuit.
• Tabulate the estimated cost and duration for each activity based on the requirements for labor, equipment, materials and subcontractors of each activity ensuring the pursuit can be carried out profitably.
• Complete the estimate, produce a schedule and other executive level summary documents, allowing enough time prior to submission of the bid, for a detailed peer/management review of the pursuit. Ensure all associated action items have been addressed prior to finalizing and submitting the bid.
• Once bid has been submitted, compile and organize all bid-related documents and pricing backup in an orderly fashion, for either archiving or for handoff to project team, if successful.

The right candidate brings a strong understanding of the construction industry and uses that knowledge to make smart decisions that support our goals. They communicate clearly and adapt their style to different audiences while building strong, trust-based relationships with clients and team members. They're detail-oriented and able to stay focused and productive, even when things are uncertain or fast-paced. They can handle complex information, solve problems effectively, and keep projects moving forward.

Most importantly, they think ahead, plan strategically, and stay calm under pressure always working toward both short-term success and long-term growth.

At Goodfellow Bros., employee well-being is a top priority. Our comprehensive total rewards package is designed to support your physical, mental, and financial health while offering the flexibility to meet the diverse needs of you and your family. Here's what you can expect:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP):
  As a partially employee-owned company, GBI offers eligible employees the opportunity to build long-term wealth through shared ownership.
• 401(k) + Profit Sharing
  :
  Immediate eligibility with generous annual employer…