Strategic Preconstruction Lead & Estimator

Clark Construction Group; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Construction Group is seeking a seasoned Estimator/Preconstruction professional in Nashville, TN, to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for diverse projects. You will lead multi-discipline estimates, evaluate subcontractor bids, and drive strategic discussions with subs to shape complete scopes and competitive proposals.

The role emphasizes risk management, minority participation strategies, and ongoing process improvements in estimating.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of estimating and cost control experience.
• Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management, or related discipline.
• Ability to lead or participate in multiple projects and pursuits.
• Knowledge of On Screen Take-off, Excel, and Bluebeam.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; detail oriented.
• Familiar with conceptual and detailed/self-perform estimating; local subcontractor market a plus.
• Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence.

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.
• 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

Take-off proficiency

Excel

Communication skills

Time management

Leadership

Self-motivation

Education

Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management, or related field

Tools

Bluebeam

On Screen Take-off

Job description

Clark Construction Group is seeking a seasoned Estimator/Preconstruction professional in Nashville, TN, to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for diverse projects. You will lead multi-discipline estimates, evaluate subcontractor bids, and drive strategic discussions with subs to shape complete scopes and competitive proposals.

The role emphasizes risk management, minority participation strategies, and ongoing process improvements in estimating.