Senior EstimatorPreconstruction Manager

The Estimating/Preconstruction Department of Clark Construction s responsible for preparing budgets and bids for all Clark projects and for continuous preconstruction on awarded projects that are in the development phase. The responsibilities of the Estimating/Preconstruction Department include compiling qualified bidders lists; issuing invitations to bidders; soliciting bids; preparing estimates for all Clark work quantifying and pricing labor and materials; receiving bids; and reviewing bids to prepare total project costs. This key member of our team will passionately help promote the development of creative innovative solutions to construction challenges and enjoy the acquisition of winning profitable work.

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 estimate s 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

Basic Qualifications

• 8-10 years of estimating and cost control related experience

• Undergraduate degree in engineering construction management a related discipline or relevant work experience

• Demonstrate the ability to either lead or be a part of a team for multiple projects and pursuits at any given time

• Knowledge of On Screen Take-off Microsoft Excel and Bluebeam software

• 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

• Knowledge and experience with local subcontractor market is a plus

• Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: Self-Motivated Results Oriented Adaptable Tam Player Accountable Ethical Innovative Resilient Builes Relationships Builds People/Teams and Followership Sets Direction and Executes

Preferred Qualifications

• Field experience

The work environment and requirements described below are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role.

The Physical Side of the Role: This is an active hands-on role. You can expect to be on your feet frequently navigating active job sites with uneven terrain stairs ladders and hoists. The work is physically demanding and requires a full range of motion including bending kneeling and reaching. Youll need to be comfortable frequently lifting and carrying materials up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. This role requires the ability to communicate effectively as well as visual acuity for reading plans and inspecting work. The role does include desk time in the office that may require prolonged periods of sitting for tasks like computer work document review and meetings.

Your Work Environment: Youll spend a significant amount of your time on active construction sites which means being adaptable to all kinds of weather and moderate to loud noise levels and comfortable in elevated or confined work areas with moving mechanical equipment and with the fast-paced nature of a project in progress. You will also spend time in a typical office setting with moderate noise levels. Your safety is our top priority and youll be expected to follow Clark Constructions safety policies and procedures and all applicable laws at all locations.

Our High-Performing Culture: This is a demanding high-performance environment. We are looking for candidates who are energized by challenge thrive under pressure and are prepared to do what it takes to achieve exceptional results. Success in this role requires significant commitment including flexibility to work extended hours especially during critical project phases or client deadlines. Beyond regular working hours there will be occasions where business needs require your attention particularly for time-sensitive matters or emergencies. You are expected to monitor and respond to communications (phone calls emails text messages) as required to address these situations effectively. Your ability to manage these expectations and be responsive when critical issues arise is key to your success in this role and our collective success as a team.

A Drug Free Workplace: Clark promotes a drug free workplace. A pre-employment drug fitness for duty screening is required and the company conducts random quarterly drug fitness for duty tests.

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Required Experience:

Manager