About the Role
The Estimating/Preconstruction Department prepares budgets and bids for all Clark projects and provides preconstruction services on awarded projects in the development phase. This role is key to developing creative, innovative solutions to construction challenges and acquiring profitable work.
Responsibilities
- Maintain high standards of professionalism and ethical behavior.
- Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates.
- 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 and evaluate Subcontractor and/or Vendor quotes 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.
Requirements
- 5-10+ years of estimating and cost control related experience.
- Demonstrate the ability to either lead or be a part of a team for multiple projects and pursuits at any given time.
- 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.
- Field experience is preferred.
- Must be able to lift and move objects up to 10 pounds regularly, and up to 25 pounds on occasion.
- Ability to monitor and respond to communications (phone calls, emails, text messages) as required.
- Must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis.
Skills
- On Screen Take-off
- Microsoft Excel
- Bluebeam software
- Knowledge of local subcontractor market is a plus.
- Self-Motivated
- Results Oriented
- Adaptable
- Team Player
- Accountable
- Ethical
- Innovative
- Resilient
- Builds Relationships
- Builds People/Teams and Followership
- Sets Direction and Executes
Location
- Office
- Construction sites
- Various locations
Work Type
- Full-time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 5-10+ years
Education Level
- Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management, or a related discipline or relevant work experience.
Salary/Compensations
- $75,000-175,000
Benefits
- Health/dental/vision benefits
- Paid time off
- Retirement/401k
- Company Contribution plan
- Life insurance
- Commuter benefit
- Short & long term disability
- Fitness reimbursement
- FSA
- Tuition reimbursement
- Back-up daycare
- Tutoring & family support benefits
- EAP/Work-Life assistance
- Holiday contribution program
About the Company
- Clark Construction Group is one of the largest building and infrastructure companies in the United States.
- Our portfolio spans every major building market, from public to private, corporate to cultural, education to entertainment, and the infrastructure connecting it all – power, transportation, water, and roadways.
- Since 1906, we’ve been delighting and delivering value to our clients and project partners, providing diverse opportunities for our team, and strengthening the communities where we live.
- With offices strategically located across the country, we pride ourselves on being a local builder with national reach.
- There is a sense of camaraderie that comes with delivering impactful projects as a team.
- Clark Group's capabilities span the entire asset lifecycle – from project development and financing to construction and facility maintenance.
Equal Opportunity
- Clark Construction Group, LLC (and its subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.
- Clark promotes a drug-free workplace.
- Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).
- Clark is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
