Senior Estimator

Clark Group; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Commuter benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Back-up daycare and family support

Job summary

Clark Construction Group, LLC is seeking an experienced Estimator in Salt Lake City to lead and contribute to heavy civil bid planning and preconstruction efforts. You will analyze drawings, estimates, and proposals to build accurate budgets, while guiding junior estimators and coordinating with subcontractors.

The role requires 7+ years in heavy civil estimating, an engineering-related degree, and proficiency with HCSS and related tools.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in heavy civil estimating or related fields.
• Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management or related field.
• Experience with HCSS Estimating software.
• Proficiency in Takeoff, Heavy Bid, Bluebeam, AGTek.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with multitasking ability.
• Detail oriented, technically sound with good communication.
• Familiar with conceptual, detailed, and self-perform estimating; field experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specs.
• High initiative, independence, personal responsibility and integrity.
• Willingness to speak up, listen, ask questions, and learn from others.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication; team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Maintain professionalism and ethical behavior when representing the company.
• Analyze drawings, specs, proposals to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates.
• Lead or perform portions of estimates for multi-discipline projects.
• Supervise and train other estimators in primary area of expertise.
• Solicit subcontractor/vendor quotes and evaluate them for scope and qualifications.
• Lead meetings with subcontractors to develop complete scopes and strategy.
• Perform risk and contract management on bids.
• Assist in developing minority participation strategy.
• Review total estimate for accuracy before quotation.
• Monitor comparison of estimated vs actual costs.
• Research and promote continuous improvement in estimating methods.

Skills

Estimating experience

Lead estimator

Communication skills

Time management

Self-perform estimating

Education

Engineering degree

Construction management degree

Tools

HCSS Estimating

Takeoff

Heavy Bid

Bluebeam

AGTek

Job description

About Atkinson

About Atkinson Building our nation's infrastructure since 1926, Atkinson provides innovative design and construction solutions for heavy civil projects. We are committed to safely delivering complex, quality projects while building long-lasting, collaborative relationships with our clients.

The Role

The Estimating/Preconstruction Department is responsible for preparing budgets and bids for all Atkinson projects, and for continuous preconstruction on awarded projects that are in the development phase.

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 under various delivery methods
• 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

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of engineering, estimating, construction management, general management, or field engineering experience in the heavy civil field is required
• Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management or related degree
• HCSS Estimating software experience
• Software: Takeoff, Heavy Bid, Bluebeam, AGTek
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task
• Must be detail oriented, technically sound and have good communication skills
• Must be familiar with both conceptual, detailed, and self-perform estimating
• Field experience is preferred
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• High degree of initiative, independence, personal responsibility, and integrity
• Willingness to speak up, listen up, ask open-ended questions, and learn from others
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Alignment to our 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

The Physical Side of the Role

Given that a good portion of your day will be spent at a desk, you should be comfortable with prolonged periods of focused work, whether it's collaborating with colleagues, analyzing data, or developing strategies. The role demands effective communication and sharp visual acuity for reviewing complex documents and performing detailed computer work. While there are times for quiet concentration, you'll also be expected to move actively throughout the office and travel occasionally to various locations, including dynamic construction sites, utilizing different modes of transportation. The ability to lift and move objects up to 10 pounds regularly, and up to 25 pounds on occasion (think a box of files or small office equipment), is also required.

Your Work Environment

Your primary workspace will be in our professional office, which has typical, quiet-to-moderate noise and light levels. As part of your work, you may also be required to visit active construction sites. These environments are naturally more dynamic and can include exposure to outdoor weather conditions, louder noise, and moving equipment. Your safety is our top priority, and you'll be expected to follow Clark Construction's safety policies and procedures and all applicable laws at all locations.

Our High-Performing Culture

This is a demanding, high-performance environment. We are looking for candidates who are energized by challenge, thrive under pressure, and are prepared to do what it takes to achieve exceptional results. Success in this role requires significant commitment, including flexibility to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines. Beyond regular working hours, there will be occasions where business needs require your attention, particularly for time-sensitive matters or emergencies. You are expected to monitor and respond to communications (phone calls, emails, text messages) as required to address these situations effectively. Your ability to manage these expectations and be responsive when critical issues arise is key to your success in this role and our collective success as a team.

A 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. Clark promotes a drug-free workplace.

Base Salary and Benefits

Atkinson offers a total compensation package that includes base salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefit package that includes health benefits (medical and dental plans), paid time off (vacation, sick and holiday), financial benefits (retirement plan with both match and annual company contribution, life insurance, short and long term disability, and commuter benefits). Additional benefits include fitness reimbursement, healthcare and dependent care pre-tax spending plans, tuition reimbursement, back-up daycare and family support benefits, EAP, work-life assistance, and a holiday contribution program. Base salaries will be determined by factors such as geographic location, education, skills, experience, and market considerations.

For this role the base salary range is $110,000 to $160,000

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 [phone] 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.