Senior Estimator: Geostructural Foundations Lead

Clark Holdings Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement/401k with company match

Life insurance

Commuter benefit

Short & long term disability

Tuition reimbursement

EAP/Work-Life support

Holiday contribution program

Job summary

Clark Holdings Inc. is seeking a Senior Estimator in McLean, VA to lead complete cost estimates for geostructural projects, focusing on SOE, caissons, micropiles, and ground improvement.

You will develop bids for private and public sector clients using HeavyBid and support winning profitable work. You will review geotechnical data, build estimates, and collaborate with Operations and Engineering to optimize sequences and equipment spreads while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• 5+ years estimating in heavy civil or specialty foundations.
• Expert-level HeavyBid knowledge and bid packaging.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu and MS Office.
• Ability to present findings to leadership and clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of comprehensive estimates from takeoff to final bid submission (hard bid, negotiated, design-build).
• Review geotechnical reports, boring logs, and structural drawings to determine drilling methods and shoring.
• Build and manage cost estimates within HeavyBid with accurate labor, equipment, and material allocations.
• Maintain historical cost data and production rates to improve bid accuracy.
• Solicit and evaluate quotes for specialty materials and third-party services.
• Collaborate with Operations and Engineering to optimize construction sequences and equipment spreads.
• Identify project risks (soil conditions, water table, site access) and quantify impact on budget.
• Mentor junior estimating staff and oversee the quality control of their work.

Skills

5+ years estimating experience

Leadership / mentoring

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

HeavyBid

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Clark Holdings Inc. is seeking a Senior Estimator in McLean, VA to lead complete cost estimates for geostructural projects, focusing on SOE, caissons, micropiles, and ground improvement.

You will develop bids for private and public sector clients using HeavyBid and support winning profitable work. You will review geotechnical data, build estimates, and collaborate with Operations and Engineering to optimize sequences and equipment spreads while mentoring junior staff.