Civil Estimator

Clark Construction Group; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k retirement

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Clark Construction Group in McLean, VA seeks an experienced Civil Estimator to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for a variety of heavy civil projects. The role includes leading subcontractor coordination, reviewing drawings and specs, and guiding junior estimators.

Projects span rail stations, intermodal centers, and water/ wastewater facilities, with a base salary disclosed and a comprehensive benefits package. A strong client-focused, collaborative approach is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of heavy civil estimating experience
• Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management, or related field
• Knowledge of HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specs

Responsibilities

• Analyze drawings, specs, proposals to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates
• Develop estimates for Divisions 3, 5, 6, 31, 32, 33 on diverse projects
• Lead meetings with subcontractors to develop scopes and strategy
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor quotes for scope and qualifications
• Mentor and train other estimators in areas of expertise
• Support risk and contract management on bids
• Assist in achieving minority participation requirements

Skills

Estimating

Heavy civil

Team leadership

MS Word/Excel

Reading drawings

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in engineering or construction management

Tools

HCSS Heavy Bid

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Clark is seeking an experienced Civil Estimator. This position will include a variety of project types, including rail stations, rail and bus maintenance facilities, intermodal centers, air transportation centers, tunnels, and water and wastewater treatment plants. This key member of our team will passionately help promote the development of creative, innovative solutions to construction challenges and enjoy the acquisition of winning profitable work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of professionalism and ethical behavior when representing the company
• Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for projects
• Develop complete and accurate estimates for Divisions 3 (Concrete), 5 (Miscellaneous Metals), 6 (Rough Carpentry), 31 (Earthwork and Support of Excavation), 32 (Exterior Improvements) and 33 (Utilities) on a variety of project types
• Perform portions of estimates for multi-discipline projects including scope determinations and accurate quantity surveys
• Supervise and train other estimators in your areas of expertise
• Solicit subcontractor and/or vendor quotes and evaluate them for scope and qualifications
• Lead meetings with subcontractors to develop complete scopes and discuss strategy
• Perform risk and contract management responsibilities as required on bids
• Assist in developing a strategy to achieve minority participation requirements
• Review total estimate to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to formal quotation
• Monitor comparison of estimated costs to actual costs
• Research and promote continuous improvement in developing more efficient estimating methods
• Examine construction sites and observe unusual or challenging conditions

Basic Qualifications

• Dedicated to winning work and taking pride and ownership of the final work product
• 3 to many years of heavy civil estimating and cost control related experience (Concrete and Sitework estimating experience preferred)
• Field experience is desirable
• Estimating experience on public works projects in the Mid-Atlantic and California is desirable
• Demonstrate the ability to either lead or be a part of a team for multiple projects and pursuits at any one given time
• Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management, or related degree
• Knowledge of HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask
• Must be detail oriented, technically sound and have good communication skills

The work environment and requirements described below are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role.

The Physical Side of the Role

This is an active, hands‑on role. You can expect to be on your feet frequently, navigating active job sites with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists. The work is physically demanding and requires a full range of motion, including bending, kneeling, and reaching. You’ll need to be comfortable frequently lifting and carrying materials up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. This role requires the ability to communicate effectively, as well as visual acuity for reading plans and inspecting work. The role does include desk time in the office that may require prolonged periods of sitting for tasks like computer work, document review, and meetings.

Your Work Environment

You’ll spend a significant amount of your time on active construction sites, which means being adaptable to all kinds of weather and moderate to loud noise levels, and comfortable in elevated or confined work areas with moving mechanical equipment and with the fast‑paced nature of a project in progress. You will also spend time in a typical office setting with moderate noise levels. Your safety is our top priority, and you'll be expected to follow Clark Construction's safety policies and procedures, and all applicable laws, at all locations.

Our High-Performing Culture

This is a demanding, high-performance environment. We are looking for candidates who are energized by challenge, thrive under pressure, and are prepared to do what it takes to achieve exceptional results. Success in this role requires significant commitment, including flexibility to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines. Beyond regular working hours, there will be occasions where business needs require your attention, particularly for time-sensitive matters or emergencies. You are expected to monitor and respond to communications (phone calls, emails, text messages) as required to address these situations effectively. Your ability to manage these expectations and be responsive when critical issues arise is key to your success in this role and our collective success as a team.

A Drug Free Workplace

Clark promotes a drug free workplace. A pre-employment drug "fitness for duty" screening is required, and the company conducts random quarterly drug "fitness for duty" tests.

Clark Civil

Clark Civil performs heavy/civil work including airport, heavy rail, light rail, bridges, interstate road work, electrical substations, water and wastewater treatment, and facilities projects ranging from $10 million to $500 million. Clark Civil delivers projects through a variety of contracting methods, including design/build, construction manager at-risk, and general contracting. With a staff of over 20 percent professional engineers, Clark Civil's projects are led by an experienced heavy/civil technical staff and supported by a multidisciplinary, in-house team. Clark Civil is a division of Clark Construction Group, LLC

Clark offers a total compensation package that includes base salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision benefits, paid time off, retirement/401k, and Company Contribution plan. Additional benefits include life insurance, commuter benefit, short & long term disability, fitness reimbursement, FSA, tuition reimbursement, back‑up daycare, tutoring & family support benefits, EAP/Work-Life assistance, and a holiday contribution program. For this role the base salary range is $50,000 - 140,000. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work. https://www.clarkconstruction.com/careers/clark-experience