Sr. Estimator. Design-Build

Job Description

Job Description

About Clark Pacific

 

At Clark Pacific, we are dedicated to building meaningful projects that improve communities and create lasting value. As a leading manufacturer of prefabricated building systems, we deliver innovative solutions through collaboration, engineering excellence, and a commitment to quality. Our team partners with owners, developers, architects, contractors, and consultants to bring complex projects to life while maintaining the highest standards of safety, integrity, and performance.

 

Position Summary

The Senior Estimator, Design-Build is responsible for planning, coordinating, directing, and executing project estimates from early conceptual budgeting through final proposal submission. This role works closely with the Sales, Business Development, Operations, and Project Management teams to develop accurate and competitive estimates while supporting bid strategies and maximizing project profitability.

The Senior Estimator will coordinate incoming estimating opportunities, maintain project tracking within Salesforce, identify and mitigate risk throughout the design process, and help ensure successful project outcomes that align with Clark Pacific's business objectives.

 

Competitive Compensation Range: $110,000-$135,000 annually, depending on experience.

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the position.

Estimating & Preconstruction

• Exercise a high level of professionalism and confidentiality when working with staff, projects, and proprietary information.
• Evaluate projects to determine scope and understand the level of detail required by the Business Development team.
• Support Sales with conceptual budgeting, cost analysis, and quantity takeoffs.
• Review architectural and structural drawings, specifications, schedules, contract documents, proposal drawings, structural calculations, and other project information prepared by internal and external sources.
• Evaluate project construction schedules and coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment after bid submission.
• Prepare complete quantity surveys (takeoffs) for all materials included within the project scope.
• Develop material summaries and sketches required to solicit quotations and support cost estimating efforts.
• Estimate field and shop labor requirements in collaboration with relevant departments.
• Obtain labor rates, tax rates, transportation expenses, duty rates, and other cost information needed to prepare accurate cost estimates.
• Solicit subcontractor quotations as necessary to complete project scope requirements.
• Coordinate distribution of plans, specifications, and addenda to subcontractors and vendors.
• Review vendor quotations for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project specifications.
• Manage vendor questions, clarifications, and updates throughout the bidding process.
• Prepare complete and accurate project cost estimates.
• Develop sales pricing, formal proposals, unit pricing, and required pricing breakdowns in accordance with bid requirements.
• Prepare detailed lists of inclusions, exclusions, and clarifications for bid submissions.
• Review and markup contract documents as required.

Bid Strategy & Project Coordination 

• Lead pre-submittal reviews with Sales and Management teams to identify risks, opportunities, and value engineering (VE) items.
• Prepare final bid submittal packages for customers.
• Facilitate estimating handoff documentation to Project Management teams.
• Organize and manage estimating team resources for project pursuits.
• Maintain and update opportunity information within Salesforce.
• Support Business Development and Operations teams during scope reviews and contract negotiations.
• Conduct monthly reviews of actual job cost information with the Chief Estimator.
• Support Project Management teams with budgeting and cost analysis to minimize risk and achieve margin goals.
• Collaborate with the Chief Estimator to drive continuous improvement initiatives within the estimating department.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

 

Key Interfaces

Internal Partners

• Business Development
  • Sales
  • Marketing
• Project Management
• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Field Logistics & Installation
• Accounting & Finance

External Partners 

• Owners
• Developers
• General Contractors
• Architects
• Consultants
• Subcontractors

 

Key Performance Measures

Success in this role will be measured by:

• Achievement of sales targets
• On-time completion and submission of bids
• Accuracy of quantity takeoffs and pricing
• Successful estimation and sale of profitable projects
• Effective risk management and margin performance

 

Qualifications, Skills & Abilities

• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across diverse teams and stakeholder groups.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail, accuracy, and deadlines.
• Technical expertise to effectively discuss, present, and explain project solutions to both internal and external customers.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple departments and priorities.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities with a focus on long-term solutions.
• Ability to escalate issues appropriately while maintaining positive working relationships.
• Passion for Clark Pacific's vision, mission, values, and core competencies.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, blueprints, and contract documents.
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.

 

Core Values

• Determination: Meet challenges head on
• Innovation: Always look for better
• Well-Being: Seek the success, health, and happiness of all

 

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, paid weekly
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, including Kaiser and VSP options
• Medical FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Voluntary ancillary benefits including Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Whole Life Insurance
• 401k matching: 100 percent of the first 3 percent, then 50 percent of the next 2 percent

*Benefits are subject to a waiting period.

Why Join Clark Pacific?

At Clark Pacific, you'll have the opportunity to work on some of the industry's most innovative and impactful projects while collaborating with talented professionals across engineering, manufacturing, construction, and business development.

We are committed to fostering a culture of teamwork, continuous improvement, and professional growth, where every team member plays a critical role in our success.

Join us and help shape the future of construction through innovation, collaboration, and excellence.