Estimator

Clark Pacific • West Sacramento, CA

134d • $110,000 - $130,000

About The Position

At Clark Pacific, the Design Build Senior Estimator plays a critical role in planning, coordinating, and executing project estimates to support successful project pursuits. This position partners closely with Business Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations teams to develop accurate budgets, mitigate risk, and maximize project margins throughout the design and preconstruction process. Clark Pacific is seeking a Design Build Senior Estimator to support successful project pursuits through accurate estimating, cost planning, and preconstruction collaboration. This role partners with Business Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations to develop budgets, mitigate risk, and maximize project value throughout the design and bidding process.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
• Minimum 4 years of estimating experience
• Strong understanding of construction drawings and contract documents
• Proven ability to develop accurate cost estimates
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple pursuits while maintaining accuracy and deadlines
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and estimating tools
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and modeling software
• Ability to read plans and understand contractual obligations

Nice To Haves

• Experience in precast, structural, or design-build construction
• PE or EIT certification
• Experience supporting design-build delivery methods

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and executes estimates while supporting bid strategies and opportunity tracking.
• Ensures estimating efforts align with project scope, schedule, and profitability goals.
• Evaluates project scope and determines estimating requirements.
• Develops conceptual budgets and performs quantity takeoffs.
• Reviews architectural and structural drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Prepares material quantities, labor estimates, and cost summaries.
• Solicits and evaluates subcontractor and vendor quotations.
• Prepares complete and accurate cost estimates and bid proposals.
• Identifies risks, cost impacts, and value engineering opportunities.
• Coordinates estimating efforts with Sales, Operations, and Project Management teams.
• Supports scope reviews, bid strategy development, and contract negotiations.
• Assists with cost analysis and budget reviews to support margin goals.
• Maintains estimating data and opportunity tracking systems.
• Organizes and supports estimating efforts for project pursuits.

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

What This Job Offers

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