Preconstruction Manager

Clark Construction Group, LLC; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off

Commuter benefit

Backup daycare

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Clark Construction Group, LLC is seeking an experienced Estimator to support the Estimating/Preconstruction Department in developing budgets and bids for projects. You will analyze drawings and specifications to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates, lead portions of multi‑discipline estimates, and supervise other estimators as needed.

The role requires 5–10+ years in estimating, a related engineering/construction degree, and strong skills in Excel, On Screen Take-off, and Bluebeam.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of estimating and cost-control related experience.
• Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management, a related discipline, or relevant work experience.
• Ability to lead or be part of a team for multiple projects and pursuits at any given time.
• Knowledge of On Screen Take-off, Microsoft Excel, and Bluebeam software.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Detail oriented, technically sound, and strong communication skills.
• Familiarity with conceptual, detailed, and self-perform estimating.
• Knowledge and experience with local subcontractor market is a plus.
• Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: Self-Motivated, Results Oriented, Adaptable, Team Player, Accountable, Ethical, Innovative, Resilient, Builds Relationships, Builds People/Teams and Followership, Sets Direction and Executes.

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.
• Lead or perform portions of estimates for multi‑discipline projects, including understanding scope and performing accurate quantity surveys.
• Supervise and train other estimators in your primary area 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.

Skills

Estimating

Cost control

Lead projects

Microsoft Excel

On Screen Take-off

Bluebeam

Team leadership

Multi-project mgmt

Education

Engineering/Construction management degree

Related discipline or relevant experience

Tools

On Screen Take-off

Microsoft Excel

Bluebeam

Job description

The Estimating/Preconstruction Department is responsible for preparing budgets and bids for all Clark projects and for continuous preconstruction on awarded projects in the development phase. This key member of our team will passionately help promote the development of creative, innovative solutions to construction challenges and enjoy acquiring 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.
• Lead or perform portions of estimates for multi‑discipline projects, including understanding scope and performing accurate quantity surveys.
• Supervise and train other estimators in your primary area 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

• 5‑10+ years of estimating and cost‑control related experience.
• Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management, a related discipline, or relevant work experience.
• Ability to lead or be part of a team for multiple projects and pursuits at any given time.
• Knowledge of On Screen Take‑off, Microsoft Excel, and Bluebeam software.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to multi‑task.
• Detail oriented, technically sound, and strong communication skills.
• Familiarity with conceptual, detailed, and self‑perform estimating.
• Knowledge and experience with local subcontractor market is a plus.
• Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: Self‑Motivated, Results Oriented, Adaptable, Team Player, Accountable, Ethical, Innovative, Resilient, Builds Relationships, Builds People/Teams and Followership, Sets Direction and Executes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Field experience.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Prolonged periods of focused desk work and computer use.
• Ability to move actively throughout the office and travel occasionally to various locations, including construction sites.
• Capacity to lift and move objects up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 25 pounds on occasion.
• Ability to work in dynamic construction environments with varying noise, light, and weather conditions.

Benefits

• Base salary range: $85,000 – $185,000 (may vary by education, experience, skills, and location).
• Bonus potential.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage; paid time off; retirement/401(k) with company contribution; life insurance; commuter benefit; short‑ and long‑term disability; fitness reimbursement; FSA; tuition reimbursement; backup daycare; tutoring & family support; Employee Assistance Program/Work‑Life assistance; holiday contribution program.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Clark Construction Group, LLC (and its subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Clark promotes a drug‑free workplace. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). Clark is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please email [e-mail] or call (800) 655‑1330 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Authorization to Work: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full‑time basis in order to be considered.