Estimator/Project Manager
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Construction
Civil Engineering, Operations Management
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.
Position SummaryThe Estimator / Project Manager is responsible for both preconstruction and project execution activities for heavy civil construction projects throughout Northern Nevada. This role develops competitive estimates, manages pursuits, supports business development efforts, and oversees the successful execution of awarded projects. The position works closely with owners, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, field operations, and internal teams to deliver safe, profitable, and high-quality projects.
PositionDescription
- Uphold and model the Goodfellow Bros. Mission, Vision, and The Goodfellow Way.
- Review plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, and contract documents to define project scope, risks, and opportunities.
- Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs, production plans, schedules, and cost estimates.
- Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate subcontractor and supplier pricing.
- Develop competitive bids, proposals, budgets, and conceptual estimates.
- Attend site visits, pre-bid meetings, owner meetings, and client presentations.
- Lead preconstruction activities including constructability reviews, value engineering, budgeting, and procurement planning.
- Manage heavy civil construction projects from award through closeout.
- Administer contracts, track compliance, and support proper documentation of contractual obligations, notices, and rights.
- Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, cost reports, and cash flow projections.
- Build and maintain project schedules, including CPM and short-interval planning.
- Manage change order pricing, negotiation, documentation, and execution.
- Coordinate field operations, equipment utilization, procurement, and staffing needs.
- Support safety, quality control, production tracking, and project documentation.
- Build strong relationships with owners, agencies, developers, consultants, subcontractors, and trade partners.
- Identify new business opportunities and support long-term growth in the Nevada market.
- Mentor Project Engineers and support the development of field and office staff.
- Lead project closeout, lessons learned, and continuous improvement efforts.
- The successful candidate will demonstrate strong business acumen, financial management, communication, customer focus, leadership, decision making, risk management, strategic thinking, planning and organization, safety awareness, team development, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
- This role requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, bend, and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. The employee must be able to safely navigate active construction sites. The physical requirements described are representative of those needed to perform the essential functions of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation.
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.
This position offers a salary range of $125,000 to $175,000+ depending on relevant experience, qualifications, and skills.
Additional Compensation- 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 contributions that go beyond traditional match programs. - Wellness
Incentives:
Earn up to $700 per year for participating in healthy lifestyle activities. - Employee Referral Bonuses:
Help grow our team and receive bonuses for successful referrals.
- Medical, Dental &…
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