Project Estimator

Nibbi Brothers has been a member of the Bay Area’s construction community since 1950. The Company is known for integrity, innovation, quality and contributions to the communities in which it works. Nibbi’s safety program often exceeds federal and state requirements prioritizing the wellbeing of people. Market sector experience includes multi-family residential, aviation, infrastructure, pre-fab/modular, commercial, seismic retrofits, historic restoration, waterfront structures, and non-profit community facilities.

Nibbi self-performs production framing and structural concrete. Our projects range in size from $5 million to over $200 million.

Nibbi provides its people with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career development. We encourage continuing education at all levels. We are proud of our friendly, family culture that is based on respect, collaboration and a strong work/life balance.

The Estimator’s primary responsibility is to analyze and interpret project information in the assembly of budgets, bids, and proposals. Occasional travel is required. This position reports to the Senior Preconstruction Project Manager or the Director of Preconstruction.

• Evaluate bid requests.
• Input and adjust quantities with a high level of accuracy.
• Manage client relationships.
• Promote Nibbi’s standards of quality and safety.
• Represent Nibbi in a professional manner.
• Work collaboratively with project team members.

• Function as a conduit for project stakeholders advancing the project forward during the preconstruction phase.
• Jobsite visits to review existing conditions.
• Establish and maintain positive and effective relationships and communication with clients, construction managers, project teams, consultants, architects, engineers, subcontractors, adjacent communities, trade unions, and government agencies.
• Review all project documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Prepare detailed take-offs and budgets.
• Present budget and value engineering ideas to the owner and design team.
• Participate in project team meetings, client meetings, and JSR’s for assigned projects.
• Work with Project Executives to ensure projects move efficiently through Preconstruction.
• Quantify material costs, man-power hourly costs, and subcontractor buy-outs for assigned projects.
• Lead team in the creation of proposals and bids.
• Develop bid documents for each project.
• Prepare detailed bid scopes for trade packages and vet subcontractors to ensure compliance with bid scope.
• Lead pre-bid meetings for assigned projects.
• Manage bid list and coordinate with trade partners.
• Write and ensure execution of all subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Manage project buy-out and formalize subcontractors.
• Coordinates constructability reviews for its projects with QA/QC Department.
• Work collaboratively with Project Manager, Superintendent, and project team to phase assigned projects.
• Develop initial project schedule and site logistics plan. Update as needed with input from Operations.
• Conduct team meetings, owner/architect meetings, and budget reviews.
• Present job cost, scheduling and budget updates at regular intervals.
• Support career development of Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers.
• Attend company and industry events, including meetings, classes, workshops, conferences, etc.
• Other related duties as assigned or needed.

Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related technical degree, and 2-3 years of estimating experience, preferably with a general contractor. Candidates should have advanced math skills, ability to visualize in 2D and 3D, and an understanding of risk evaluation. Candidates must have a solid understanding of the construction industry, job site safety requirements, contract management, planning and scheduling, budgets, building products and relevant technology.

This position requires a high level of fluency reading plans, specifications, and related project documents. Key competencies are initiative, communication, teamwork, dependability, and attention to detail.

Technical

Skills:

Primavera 6, Destini, Building Connected, MS Office, CCTO, and Procore.