Senior Estimator – Preconstruction & Bid Strategy

Clark Group; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Construction Group is seeking an experienced Estimator to join the Estimating/Preconstruction Department in the United States. The role focuses on preparing budgets and bids for Clark projects and ongoing preconstruction on development-phase work.

You will compile bidder lists, solicit bids, price labor and materials, review bids, and support profitable project outcomes. The position requires leading or supporting multiple projects, high proficiency with On Screen Take-off, Excel, and

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of estimating and cost control related experience.
• Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management, a related discipline or relevant work experience.
• Demonstrate the ability to either lead or be a 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.
• Must be detail oriented, technically sound and have good communication skills.
• Must be familiar with both conceptual, detailed, and self-perform estimating.
• Knowledge and experience with local subcontractor market is a plus.

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

On Screen Take-off

Microsoft Excel

Bluebeam

Local subcontractor market knowledge

Education

Undergraduate degree in engineering or construction management

Job description

Clark Construction Group is seeking an experienced Estimator to join the Estimating/Preconstruction Department in the United States. The role focuses on preparing budgets and bids for Clark projects and ongoing preconstruction on development-phase work.

You will compile bidder lists, solicit bids, price labor and materials, review bids, and support profitable project outcomes. The position requires leading or supporting multiple projects, high proficiency with On Screen Take-off, Excel, and