Senior Preconstruction Manager

Clark Construction Group, LLC; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement/401(k)

Life insurance

Commuter benefit

Job summary

Clark Construction Group, LLC seeks an experienced Estimator/Preconstruction professional in the Baltimore region to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for complex projects. You will lead portions of multi-discipline estimates, review drawings and specifications, and supervise junior estimators on multiple pursuits.

The role emphasizes site conditions awareness, risk assessment, and collaboration with owners, subcontractors, and internal teams to finalize accurate quotations.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of estimating and cost control experience.
• Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management, or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to lead or be part of a team for multiple projects and pursuits simultaneously.
• Knowledge of On-Screen Take-off, Microsoft Excel, and Bluebeam software.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Detail oriented, technically sound, and with good communication skills.
• Familiarity with conceptual, detailed, and self-perform estimating.
• Experience with the local subcontractor market is a plus.

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.
• Perform risk and contract management responsibilities as required on bids.
• Review total estimate to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to formal quotation.
• Prepare and present estimate summaries to project leadership.

Skills

On-Screen Take-off

Microsoft Excel

Bluebeam

Strong organizational skills

Time-management

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in engineering or construction management

Tools

On-Screen Take-off

Microsoft Excel

Bluebeam

Job description

The Estimating/Preconstruction Department of Clark Construction is responsible for preparing budgets and bids for all Clark projects, and for continuous preconstruction on awarded projects that are in the development phase.

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.
• Support legal and compliance requirements in estimating and preconstruction activities.
• Attend meetings with owners, subcontractors, and internal teams to clarify scope and requirements.
• Prepare and present estimate summaries to project leadership.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of estimating and cost control experience.
• Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management, or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to lead or be part of a team for multiple projects and pursuits simultaneously.
• Knowledge of On-Screen Take-off, Microsoft Excel, and Bluebeam software.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Detail oriented, technically sound, and with good communication skills.
• Familiarity with conceptual, detailed, and self-perform estimating.
• Experience with the local subcontractor market is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Field experience on project sites.
• Knowledge of local subcontractor market and minority participation requirements.

Physical Requirements

This is an active, hands-on role. You will be on your feet frequently, navigating active job sites with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists. The role requires the ability to lift and carry materials up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. You must be able to communicate effectively, read plans, and inspect work. Desk time in the office may involve prolonged sitting for computer work, document review, and meetings.

Work Environment

The job requires work on active construction sites with varying weather, moderate to loud noise levels, and confined spaces. You will also spend time in a typical office setting with moderate noise. Safety is a top priority; you must follow Clark Construction’s safety policies and procedures, and applicable laws at all locations.

Performance Expectations

This is a demanding, high-performance environment. Candidates must be energized by challenge, thrive under pressure, and be prepared to work extended hours during critical project phases or client deadlines. Availability to respond to phone calls, emails, and text messages for time-sensitive matters or emergencies is expected.

Benefits

Base salary range: $110,000 – 225,000, with bonus potential. Additional benefits include health/dental/vision coverage, paid time off, retirement/401(k) with employer contributions, life insurance, commuter benefit, short- and long-term disability, fitness reimbursement, FSA, tuition reimbursement, backup daycare, tutoring and family support benefits, EAP/Work-Life assistance, and a holiday contribution program.

EEO & Equal Employment

Clark Construction Group, LLC and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Clark promotes a drug-free workplace. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. For reasonable accommodations for disabilities, contact [e-mail] or call [phone].