Senior Estimator

Clark Pacific • West Sacramento, CA

1d • $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

• The Senior Estimator plans, coordinates, and executes estimates while supporting bid strategies and opportunity tracking.
• This role ensures estimating efforts align with project scope, schedule, and profitability goals.
• Evaluate project scope and determine estimating requirements
• Develop conceptual budgets and perform quantity takeoffs
• Review architectural and structural drawings, specifications, and contract documents
• Prepare material quantities, labor estimates, and cost summaries
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and vendor quotations
• Prepare complete and accurate cost estimates and bid proposals
• Identify risks, cost impacts, and value engineering opportunities
• Coordinate estimating efforts with Sales, Operations, and Project Management teams
• Support scope reviews, bid strategy development, and contract negotiations
• Assist with cost analysis and budget reviews to support margin goals
• Maintain estimating data and opportunity tracking systems
• Organize and support estimating efforts for project pursuits

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Medical & Dependent Care FSA
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Voluntary ancillary benefits
• 401(k) match: 100% of first 3%, then 50% of next 2%
• Benefits subject to waiting period

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees