Senior Preconstruction Estimator

Clark Construction Group, LLC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Construction Group, LLC is seeking an experienced Estimator to support the Estimating/Preconstruction Department in San Francisco. The role focuses on preparing budgets, bids, and detailed cost estimates for diverse projects, with leadership responsibilities across teams and subcontractor coordination.

The position requires 5–10+ years of estimating experience, a related undergraduate degree, and proficiency in On Screen Take-off, Excel, and Bluebeam.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of estimating and cost control experience.
• Undergraduate degree in engineering or construction management or related discipline or relevant work experience.
• Demonstrate the ability to either lead or be 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.
• Alignment to Clark 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.

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 estimate 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 experience

Cost control

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Self-perform estimating

Education

Engineering/Construction management degree

Tools

On Screen Take-off

Microsoft Excel

Bluebeam

Job description

Clark Construction Group, LLC is seeking an experienced Estimator to support the Estimating/Preconstruction Department in San Francisco. The role focuses on preparing budgets, bids, and detailed cost estimates for diverse projects, with leadership responsibilities across teams and subcontractor coordination.

The position requires 5–10+ years of estimating experience, a related undergraduate degree, and proficiency in On Screen Take-off, Excel, and Bluebeam.