Estimator; Heavy and Civil

About Nabholz

Originally founded as a small construction company in 1949, Nabholz is now a team of more than 1,200 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.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Care
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Matching Contributions
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Voluntary Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Dependent Voluntary Life Insurance
• Accident Recovery
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Direct Deposit
• Wellness Program with Incentives

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.

• 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.
• All other tasks as assigned.

• 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.

• 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.

• Ability to continuously sit, stand, or walk.
• Ability to bend, squat, climb stairs, and…