Senior Estimator & Preconstruction Lead

Clark Holdings Inc.; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Construction Group is seeking a seasoned Estimating/Preconstruction professional in Dallas to prepare budgets and bids for projects in development and awarded stages. You will compile bidder lists, solicit quotes, and lead or contribute to multi-discipline estimates, while mentoring other estimators and ensuring accuracy of total costs.

The role emphasizes risk management, strategy to meet minority participation goals, and ongoing process improvements for efficient estimating practices on

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

Estimating and cost control

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Detail oriented

Education

Engineering or construction management degree

Tools

On Screen Take-off

Microsoft Excel

Bluebeam

Job description

Clark Construction Group is seeking a seasoned Estimating/Preconstruction professional in Dallas to prepare budgets and bids for projects in development and awarded stages. You will compile bidder lists, solicit quotes, and lead or contribute to multi-discipline estimates, while mentoring other estimators and ensuring accuracy of total costs.

The role emphasizes risk management, strategy to meet minority participation goals, and ongoing process improvements for efficient estimating practices on