Senior Preconstruction Estimator

Clark Group; Costa Mesa, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Construction Group is seeking a seasoned Estimator for the Estimating/Preconstruction Department in the United States. The role involves preparing budgets and bids, analyzing drawings, and leading multi-discipline estimates across projects.

Expect collaboration with subcontractors and internal teams to achieve competitive, profitable bids. The position requires 5-10+ years of estimating experience, a related undergraduate degree, and proficiency with On Screen Take-off, Excel and Bluebeam.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Review total estimate to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to formal quotation.
• Monitor comparison of estimated costs to actual costs.
• Examine construction sites and observe unusual or challenging conditions.

Skills

Estimating experience

Cost control

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree in engineering or construction management

Tools

On Screen Take-off

Microsoft Excel

Bluebeam

Job description

Clark Construction Group is seeking a seasoned Estimator for the Estimating/Preconstruction Department in the United States. The role involves preparing budgets and bids, analyzing drawings, and leading multi-discipline estimates across projects.

Expect collaboration with subcontractors and internal teams to achieve competitive, profitable bids. The position requires 5-10+ years of estimating experience, a related undergraduate degree, and proficiency with On Screen Take-off, Excel and Bluebeam.