Estimator (Civil)

The Estimator helps grow Clark’s capabilities on both design-bid-build and design-build projects. 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 for projects

• Perform portions of estimates for multi-discipline projects including scope determinations and accurate quantity survey

• Solicit Subcontractor and/or Vendor quotes and evaluate them for scope and 

• 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

• Preparing responses to Request for Qualifications (RFQ's) and Request for Proposals (RFP's).

• Research and promote continuous improvement in developing more efficient estimating methods

• Examine construction sites and observe unusual or challenging conditions

Basic Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management or related degree preferred but not required

• 3 years of related experience preferably as a commercial construction estimator

• Passionate about profession, dedicated to winning work and willing to take pride and ownership of work product

• Field experience is desirable

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

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications

• Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel

• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task

• Must be detail oriented, technically sound and have good communication skills

• Familiar with both conceptual and self-perform estimating

• 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

Clark Civil

Clark Civil performs heavy/civil work including airport, heavy rail, light rail, bridges, interstate road work, electrical substations, water and wastewater treatment, and facilities projects ranging from $10 million to $500 million.  Clark Civil delivers projects through a variety of contracting methods, including design/build, construction manager at-risk, and general contracting.  With a staff of over 20 percent professional engineers, Clark Civil's projects are led by an experienced heavy/civil technical staff and supported by a multidisciplinary, in-house team.  Clark Civil is a division of Clark Construction Group, LLC

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