Senior Civil Estimator – Preconstruction & Bids

Clark Construction Group, LLC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision benefits

Paid time off

Retirement/401k

Life insurance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Clark Construction Group, LLC seeks an experienced Estimator to support San Francisco Civil operations. The Estimating/Preconstruction Department handles budgets, bids, and continuous preconstruction on awarded projects, with a focus on quantity surveying and subcontractor coordination.

Responsibilities include issuing bids, developing complete estimates for multiple divisions, and leading subcontractor meetings to finalize scopes and pricing.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management or related degree preferred but not required
• 3-7+ years of heavy civil estimating and cost control related experience (Concrete and Sitework estimating experience preferred)
• Knowledge of HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Must be detail oriented, technically sound and have good communication skills
• Familiar with both conceptual, detailed, and self-perform estimating
• Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: Self-Motivated, Results Oriented, Adaptable, Team Player, Accountable, Ethical, Innovative, Resilient, Builds Relationships, Builds People / Teams & Followership, Sets Direction & 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 estimate for projects under various delivery methods
• 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 survey
• 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
• Preparing responses to RFQ’s and RFP’s
• Research and promote continuous improvement in developing more efficient estimating methods
• Examine construction sites and observe unusual or challenging conditions

Skills

Estimate development

Team leadership

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management

Tools

Excel

Heavy Bid

Bluebeam

AGTek

Building Connected

HCSS Heavy Bid

Job description

Clark Construction Group, LLC seeks an experienced Estimator to support San Francisco Civil operations. The Estimating/Preconstruction Department handles budgets, bids, and continuous preconstruction on awarded projects, with a focus on quantity surveying and subcontractor coordination.

Responsibilities include issuing bids, developing complete estimates for multiple divisions, and leading subcontractor meetings to finalize scopes and pricing.