Senior Regional Estimator – Preconstruction & GMP

Clark Construction Group, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision benefits

Paid time off

401k with company contribution

Life insurance

Commuter benefits

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

EAP/Work-Life assistance

Job summary

Clark Construction Group, LLC in the United States seeks a Senior Construction Estimator to own complex preconstruction lifecycles, lead cost modeling, hard bids, and design-build proposals for regional projects. You will collaborate with trade partners to deliver precise, value-engineered estimates that drive project success from day one.

You will mentor project engineers and junior estimators, support transitions from bid to operations, and leverage modern digital workflows to optimize

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of dedicated estimating experience.
• Experience estimating large-scale projects ($50M+) across sectors like multi-family residential, healthcare, higher education, or federal infrastructure.
• Knowledge of regional trade partners, labor dynamics, and building regulations within Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
• Mastery of modern digital construction workflows, specifically Beck DESTINI Estimator, Building Connected, Togal.AI, Bluebeam, and AGTEK Earthwork.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil/Structural Engineering, Architecture, or a related technical discipline.
• Capability to pass standard federal background screenings to access local government, secure agency, and institutional project sites.
• Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: Self-Motivated, Results Oriented, Adaptable, Team Player, Accountable, Ethical, Innovative, Resilient, Builds Relationships, Builds People / Teams & Followership, Sets Direction & Executes

Responsibilities

• Direct conceptual, schematic, design-development, and guaranteed maximum price (GMP) estimates for large-scale commercial developments.
• Build comprehensive scopes of work, lead trade leveling sessions, and ensure total coverage on bid days.
• Identify creative, cost-effective design alternatives that align with architectural intent and local code restrictions.
• Monitor regional commodity fluctuations, local labor availability, and urban logistical challenges unique to dense DC corridors.
• Partner closely with Clark Project Managers and Superintendents to transition winning bids seamlessly into the operations phase.
• Provide guidance, software training, and professional development support to project engineers and junior estimators.

Skills

Estimating experience

Large-scale project experience

Regional knowledge

Digital construction workflows

Education

Bachelors in Construction Management

Civil/Structural Engineering

Architecture or related discipline

Tools

Beck DESTINI Estimator

Building Connected

Togal.AI

Bluebeam

AGTEK Earthwork

Job description

Clark Construction Group, LLC in the United States seeks a Senior Construction Estimator to own complex preconstruction lifecycles, lead cost modeling, hard bids, and design-build proposals for regional projects. You will collaborate with trade partners to deliver precise, value-engineered estimates that drive project success from day one.

You will mentor project engineers and junior estimators, support transitions from bid to operations, and leverage modern digital workflows to optimize