Estimator, Design Build

Clark Pacific; West Sacramento, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Pacific, a leading design-build manufacturer of prefabricated building systems, seeks an Estimator, Design Build in West Sacramento, CA. You will assist Senior Estimators and Preconstruction Managers with project estimates, subcontractor solicitation, and buyout.

You will work with the DB operations team to mitigate risks and maximize margins, coordinating with subcontractors, architects, and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 2 to 5 years of commercial construction estimating experience.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of negotiated bids, hard bids, and GMP processes.
• Working knowledge of estimating technologies and BIM-related applications.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review quantity take-offs.
• Develop conceptual project estimates and budgets.
• Support lump sum estimating and GMP budgeting activities by soliciting subcontractor participation and evaluating bids.
• Prepare scopes of work for subcontractor bid packages.
• Coordinate and provide information, documentation, and direction to subcontractors.
• Communicate with architects and consultants to clarify project scope, materials, and constructability requirements.
• Assist in reviewing milestone documents to identify and price value engineering alternatives.
• Prepare contractual scope-of-work exhibits for subcontract agreements.
• Support field operations with change order pricing as needed.
• Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors to secure competitive pricing and strategic advantages.
• Represent Clark Pacific professionally at industry events and networking opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal Clark Pacific stakeholders.
• Stay current on industry estimating technologies, tools, and best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Value-added estimating

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management / Engineering

Tools

QTO software

Estimating software

BIM tools

Job description

At Clark Pacific, we are builders, innovators, and problem-solvers. For over 60 years, we have been a leading design-build manufacturer of prefabricated building systems, delivering high-quality solutions for parking structures, data centers, healthcare facilities, educational campuses, and commercial projects throughout the Western United States. Our integrated approach combines design, engineering, manufacturing, and construction expertise to create efficient, sustainable, and high-performing structures.

Join a team that values collaboration, innovation, safety, and continuous improvement while helping shape some of the industry's most complex and impactful projects.

Salary Range: $110,000-$130,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

Position Summary

The Estimator, Design Build will assist Senior Estimators and
Preconstruction Managers with project estimates, subcontractor
solicitation, and buyout.

The Estimator will work collaboratively with the DB operations team to ensure risks are mitigated and margins are maximized throughout the design process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions

• Perform and review quantity take-offs.
• Assist in developing conceptual project estimates and budgets.
• Support lump sum estimating and GMP budgeting activities by soliciting subcontractor participation and evaluating bids.
• Prepare scopes of work for subcontractor bid packages.
• Coordinate and provide information, documentation, and direction to subcontractors.
• Communicate with architects and consultants to clarify project scope, materials, and constructability requirements.
• Assist in reviewing milestone documents to identify and price value engineering alternatives.
• Prepare contractual scope-of-work exhibits for subcontract agreements.
• Support field operations with change order pricing as needed.
• Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors to secure competitive pricing and strategic advantages.
• Represent Clark Pacific professionally at industry events and networking opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal Clark Pacific stakeholders.
• Stay current on industry estimating technologies, tools, and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2 to 5 years of commercial construction estimating experience.
• General knowledge of construction principles and processes.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• General knowledge of negotiated bids, hard bids, and GMP (Guaranteed Maximum Price) processes.
• Working knowledge of estimating technologies and tools, including QTO, estimating software, and BIM-related applications.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with Clark Pacific's core values.
• Maintains a value-added approach to estimating.

Travel Required

Yes .

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