Estimator (Concrete)

Clark Construction Group, LLC • McLean, VA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis in order to be considered.

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
• 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

Benefits

• Clark promotes a drug free workplace.
• Clark is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
• Equal Opportunity Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree