Cost Estimator

Fractile Studio LLC • McLean, VA

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About The Position

Clark Construction is seeking a Cost Estimator to evaluate, price, and analyze the impacts of scope modifications and change orders. The role also reviews Submittals and RFIs to support project cost control from preconstruction services through construction and project turnover.

The Cost Estimator analyzes project documents and costs, prepares estimates and change-order documentation, monitors cost performance, and coordinates with project stakeholders and global/offsite team members. The role manages several concurrent projects across quality, schedule, and budget considerations and supports general administration, including proposals, presentations, and project billings.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation, such as Cost Estimator, Change Order Analyst, or Cost Engineer.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related field.
• In-depth knowledge of change order management, cost estimation methodologies, financial analysis, and engineering principles.
• Strong proficiency reviewing Submittals and RFIs to assess commercial and cost implications.
• Proficiency with construction management and project controls tools, including Procore, Bluebeam, and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Exceptional knowledge of industry cost estimation, change management, and project controls processes.
• Strong presentation skills and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• High sense of quality-driven deliverables.
• Ability to manage priorities with minimal guidance.
• Experience and interest in working with cross-cultural/global teams.
• Experience performing quantity takeoffs from drawings, contract documentation, Submittals, and RFI responses.
• Ability to work virtually with overseas teams in different time zones.
• Working knowledge of U.S. construction industry best practices.
• Thorough understanding of project engineering services, including cost estimate development, change order evaluation, RFIs, and Submittals.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate cost impacts, scope modifications, and subcontractor and trade partner pricing proposals for change orders.
• Review technical Submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs to identify potential cost impacts, scope gaps, or schedule adjustments.
• Analyze engineering drawings, specifications, and contract documents to develop baseline construction cost estimates and independent change order estimates.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and prepare cost breakdowns for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor work for base scope and scope changes.
• Use historical cost data and market analysis to evaluate subcontractor change order pricing and validate unit rates against project scope.
• Monitor project costs and conduct variance analysis comparing actual costs and change order impacts with budgeted estimates.
• Prepare cost change tracking reports, dashboards, and performance logs for project stakeholders.
• Coordinate daily with global/offsite team members to support work continuity and productivity.
• Perform general administration, including writing proposals, making presentations, and handling project billings.
• Manage several concurrent projects across quality, schedule, and budget considerations.
• Cooperate with teams across Clark in product and process development.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control of cost reports, change order packages, estimates, and documentation created by others.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level