Senior Estimator

Nibbi Brothers has been a member of the Bay Area’s construction community since 1950. The Company is known for its integrity, innovation, quality and contributions to the communities in which it works. Nibbi’s safety program often exceeds federal and state requirements, demonstrating that the safety and wellbeing of everyone associated with our projects is the highest priority. Core markets include commercial, civic, seismic retrofits, historic restoration, waterfront structures, education, housing, hospitality, and community-based facilities. Nibbi self-performs production framing and structural concrete. In addition to partnering with Nibbi’s general contracting business, Nibbi Concrete works with other Bay Area General Contractors. 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.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Estimator’s primary responsibility is to analyze and interpret project information in the assembly of budgets, bids, and proposals. The Senior Estimator also manages, in collaboration with the Project Executive, the successful completion of assigned Precon projects. Occasional travel is required. This position reports to the Director of Preconstruction and Estimating.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Evaluate bid requests.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates.
• Input and adjust quantities with a high level of accuracy.
• Review projectdocuments.
• Manage clientrelationships.
• Represent Nibbi in a professional manner.
• Work collaboratively with project team members.
• Manage financials, risk management, and client relations of assigned projects during pre-construction to issuing of subcontracts.
• Ensure Nibbi’s standards of safety and quality are adhered to by assertively championing Nibbi’s safety culture to project.
• Mentor and develop team members while effectively managing the overall team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Function as a conduit among project stakeholders to keep the project moving forward during the preconstruction phase.
• Job site visits to review existing conditions.
• Establish and maintain positive and effective relationships and communication with client, Construction Manager, project team, consultants/architect/engineers, subcontractors, adjacent community, trade unions, governmental agencies.
• Acts as a partner to the Project Executive in managing client relationships.
• Review all project documents, for completeness and accuracy.
• Prepare detailed take-offs and budgets.
• Assemble quantities into project management tools with a high level of accuracy.
• Present budget and value engineering ideas to owner and design team.
• Guide design to meet budget and constructability.
• Attend design development meetings.
• Participate in project team meetings, client meetings, and JSR’s for duration of assigned project.
• Quantify material costs, man-power hourly costs, and sub 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 insure compliance with bid scope.
• Lead Pre-Bid Meetings for assigned projects.
• Manage bid list and coordinate with trade partners.
• Review subcontractor submittals.
• Write and ensure execution of all subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Manage project buy-out and formalizing subcontractors.
• Develop preconstruction schedule and monitor progress.
• Responsible for managing billings and cost procedures during preconstruction.
• Prepare 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 updates, and budget updates at regular intervals.
• Mentor Estimators, Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers assigned to project.
• Evaluates staff and conducts performance reviews.
• Coordinates constructability reviews for its projects with QA/QC Department.
• Attend company and industry events including meetings, trainings, workshops, etc.
• Work collaboratively with Project Manager, Superintendent, Project Executive, Safety, and Community Outreach, and project team to phase assigned projects.
• Other related duties as assigned or needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related technical degree, and 7-10 years of estimating experience, preferably in the construction industry. 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 in reading plans, specifications, and related project documents. Key competencies are initiative, communication, teamwork, dependability, and attention to detail.

Technical Skills: Primavera 6, Building Connected, MS Office, CCTO, Procore

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee may be exposed to conditions that include weather such as heat and/or humidity and cold, fumes or airborne particles, exposure to dust and asphalt, and moving mechanical parts. There may be occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals. Conditions can also include risk of electrical shock and risk of vibration. The noise level in the work environment can often be loud.

The Precon Estimator is regularly required to:

• Walk, climb stairs, sit, and stand.
• Talk and hear at normal levels.
• See with close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and have the ability to adjust focus.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Use hands and fingers to operate tools and other business machines.
• Lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Work in the main office.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision

Flex plans

Life insurance

Supplemental insurance plans

401K with employer matching

PTO

Holidays

Incentive compensation bonus

Educational reimbursement

Student loan repayment assistance

Vehicle allowance

Nibbi Brothers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status or any other personal characteristic protected by law. Employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Must be authorized to work in the US now and in the future. Nibbi Brothers participates in E-Verify.

Contractor’s License #757362