Senior Civil Estimator – Large-Scale Projects Lead

Clark Group; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401k retirement plan

Life insurance

Commuter benefit

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Clark Construction Group in McLean, Virginia seeks a Senior Civil Construction Estimator to own complex preconstruction lifecycles, lead cost modeling, hard bids, and design-build proposals for regional and national projects.

You will collaborate with trade partners, perform takeoffs and multi-stage estimates for Earthwork, concrete, and one-off trades, ensuring bids transition smoothly to operations while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil/Structural Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 7 to 10+ years of dedicated estimating experience.
• Experience with hard bid, design-build, progressive design-build, and construction manager at-risk estimates.
• Experience with large-scale projects ($50M+) across civil sectors such as heavy rail, light rail, airports, and related facilities, electrical substations, and federal infrastructure.
• Knowledge of trade partners, labor dynamics, and building regulations in DC/MD/VA as well as LA/ SF regions.
• Ability to perform takeoffs and create crew/self-perform estimates for Earthwork, Cast-in-place concrete, Miscellaneous Metals, and one-off trades.
• Mastery of Heavy Bid, Building Connected, and Bluebeam; AGTEK Earthwork is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct conceptual, schematic, design-development, and GMP estimates for large-scale commercial/civil developments.
• Build comprehensive scopes of work, lead trade leveling sessions, and ensure total coverage on bid days.
• Identify creative, cost-effective design alternatives that align with the designers intent.
• Monitor regional commodity fluctuations, local labor availability, and urban logistical challenges.
• Partner with Clark Civil Project Managers and Superintendents to transition bids into operations.
• Provide guidance, software training, and professional development support to project engineers and junior estimators.

Skills

Estimating experience

Hard bid experience

Design-build experience

Earthwork takeoffs

Heavy Bid

Bluebeam

AGTEK Earthwork

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil/Structural Engineering, or related field

Tools

Heavy Bid

Building Connected

Bluebeam

AGTEK Earthwork

Job description

Clark Construction Group in McLean, Virginia seeks a Senior Civil Construction Estimator to own complex preconstruction lifecycles, lead cost modeling, hard bids, and design-build proposals for regional and national projects.

You will collaborate with trade partners, perform takeoffs and multi-stage estimates for Earthwork, concrete, and one-off trades, ensuring bids transition smoothly to operations while mentoring junior staff.