Senior Preconstruction Estimator & Team Lead

Clark Group; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Construction in Nashville is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead estimating and bid development for complex projects. You will analyze drawings, quantify labor and materials, and manage multi-project pursuits with cross-functional teams.

You will mentor estimators, lead subcontractor discussions, and drive risk assessment, cost control, and value-engineering to win profitable work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of estimating and cost control experience.
• Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management, or a related discipline.
• Ability to lead or contribute to multiple projects and pursuits simultaneously.
• Familiarity with On Screen Take-off, Excel, and Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

• Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other docs to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates.
• Lead or perform portions of estimates for multi-discipline projects and define scope.
• Supervise and train estimators in your area of expertise.
• Solicit subcontractor and 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 on bids as required.
• Assist in developing a strategy to meet minority participation goals.
• Review total estimates for accuracy before formal quotation.

Skills

Estimating experience

Cost control

Leadership

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Engineering degree

Construction management

Related discipline

Tools

On Screen Take-off

Microsoft Excel

Bluebeam

Job description

Clark Construction in Nashville is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead estimating and bid development for complex projects. You will analyze drawings, quantify labor and materials, and manage multi-project pursuits with cross-functional teams.

You will mentor estimators, lead subcontractor discussions, and drive risk assessment, cost control, and value-engineering to win profitable work in a fast-paced environment.