Preconstruction & Change Manager - Civil Projects

Clark Construction Group, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Commuter benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Clark Construction Group, LLC is seeking a senior estimator to drive large-scale heavy civil bids and project controls on complex multi-discipline projects from preconstruction through design development. You will manage change, cost baselines, and supplier negotiations while leading a team of estimators and coordinating with project managers and schedulers.

The role requires extensive experience in earthwork, utilities, structures, and paving, with strong OST, Excel, and heavy civil software

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of progressive estimating, change management, and project controls experience in heavy civil construction.
• Undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
• Proven track record managing preconstruction pursuits and active project change order systems on complex multi-discipline civil jobs.
• Advanced proficiency in OST, Excel, Bluebeam Revu, and heavy civil estimating software (e.g., HeavyBid/HCSS, B2W).
• Working knowledge of Project Controls tools & scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, Timberline/Sage, Prolog/Procore).
• Strong understanding of conceptual, detailed, and self-perform civil estimating methods.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of professionalism and ethical behavior when representing the Company.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and contract documents to prepare accurate time, cost, labor, equipment, and material estimates for multi-discipline heavy civil projects.
• Lead or perform estimating, with a focus on self-perform civil operations (earthwork, utilities, structures, paving).
• Supervise, mentor, and train estimators and project controls team members.
• Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate Subcontractor and Vendor quotes for complete scope alignment and strategic bid advantages.
• Lead meetings with Subcontractors, Suppliers, and Owners to develop complete scopes and pursue strategy.

Skills

Estimating

Change management

Project controls

Heavy civil estimating

On-Screen Takeoff

Excel

Bluebeam Revu

HeavyBid/HCSS

B2W

Primavera P6

Prolog/Procore

Education

Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

OST

Excel

Bluebeam Revu

HeavyBid/HCSS

B2W

Primavera P6

Prolog/Procore

Job description

Clark Construction Group, LLC is seeking a senior estimator to drive large-scale heavy civil bids and project controls on complex multi-discipline projects from preconstruction through design development. You will manage change, cost baselines, and supplier negotiations while leading a team of estimators and coordinating with project managers and schedulers.

The role requires extensive experience in earthwork, utilities, structures, and paving, with strong OST, Excel, and heavy civil software