Senior Estimator (Civil)

Clark Construction Group, LLC•McLean, VA

1d•$50,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly analytical and driven Senior Civil Construction Estimator to take ownership of complex preconstruction lifecycles. In this role, you will lead cost modeling, hard bids, and design-build proposals for high-profile regional and national projects. You will collaborate directly with trade partners to deliver precise, competitive, and value-engineered estimates that ensure project success from day one.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil/Structural Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
7 to 10+ years of dedicated estimating experience.
Experience with hard bid, design-build, progressive design-build, and construction manager at-risk estimates.
Experience needs to include estimating large-scale projects ($50M+) across diverse Civil sectors such as heavy rail, light rail, airports, and their associated facilities, electrical substations, and various federal infrastructure projects.
Comprehensive knowledge of trade partners, labor dynamics, and building regulations within Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia, as well as the Los Angeles and San Francisco metropolitan areas.
Demonstrated ability to perform takeoffs and create crew/self-perform estimates for Earthwork, Cast-in-place concrete, Miscellaneous Metals, and ‘one-off’ trades.
Mastery of modern digital construction workflows, specifically Heavy Bid, Building Connected, and Bluebeam.
Capability to pass standard federal background screenings to access local government, secure agency, and institutional project sites.
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

Nice To Haves

AGTEK Earthwork would be a plus.

Responsibilities

Direct conceptual, schematic, design-development, and guaranteed maximum price (GMP) estimates for large-scale commercial/civil developments.
Build comprehensive scopes of work, lead trade leveling sessions, and ensure total coverage on bid days.
Identify creative, cost-effective design alternatives that align with the designers intent.
Monitor regional commodity fluctuations, local labor availability, and urban logistical challenges unique to dense urban corridors.
Partner closely with Clark Civil Project Managers and Superintendents to transition winning bids seamlessly into the operations phase.
Provide guidance, software training, and professional development support to project engineers and junior estimators.