Estimator; Req

Position Title:

Estimator (Req #: 394)

Location:

Reno, NV Job Category:
Estimating Date Posted: 09/03/2026 Pay Range: $ - $ Position Description

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 Reno, NV.

The Estimator is responsible for developing accurate, timely, and competitive estimates for public and private heavy civil construction projects. This role evaluates project opportunities, develops pricing strategies, and prepares complete bid and proposal packages. The Estimator also supports project teams after award by providing estimating insight, assisting with change order pricing and issue resolution, and helping ensure a successful transition from pursuit through project execution.

This position may also provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced team members.

• Review project plans, specifications, soils reports, and other bid documents to understand project requirements and develop an overall estimating strategy.
• Define project scope and determine appropriate self-perform and subcontracted work.
• Evaluate bid document revisions and assess their impact on project scope, cost, schedule, and risk.
• Coordinate and oversee quantity takeoffs while identifying key estimating considerations including access, phasing, production constraints, and major scope drivers.
• Develop detailed activity level pricing and durations using labor, equipment, materials, subcontractor pricing, historical cost information, and production data.

• Participate in pre bid meetings and project site visits to identify conditions, constraints, risks, and opportunities that may impact the estimate.
• Incorporate site findings and project specific considerations into the estimating approach.

• Identify, solicit, and coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and service providers.
• Review proposals, request clarifications, and confirm appropriate scope coverage to minimize gaps and improve pricing accuracy.

• Develop accurate and competitive estimates that support project profitability and regional objectives.
• Identify and communicate project risks and opportunities while supporting the development of appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Prepare project schedules and ensure estimating assumptions align with anticipated production and execution plans.

• Prepare final estimates, schedules, executive summaries, and other required bid deliverables.
• Coordinate peer and management reviews and address outstanding items prior to bid submission.
• Maintain organized estimating documentation, pricing support, and bid records for future reference or turnover to the project team when work is awarded.

• Provide conceptual and budgetary estimates during preconstruction to support client planning and relationship development.
• Assist project teams with change order pricing, additional scope estimates, and other estimating needs throughout project execution.

• Build and maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and industry partners.
• Help identify future project opportunities and support the development of a strong regional project pipeline.

• Represent Goodfellow Bros. professionally and demonstrate our Mission, Vision, and values in your day to day work.
• Follow company policies, procedures, safety expectations, and standards outlined in the Company Handbook.

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