Estimator

Clark Construction
Bethesda, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 10/31/2019 CLOSED ON 4/10/2020

Job Posting for Estimator at Clark Construction

There is a reason that Clark is a leader in the construction industry.  Simply put, it’s our people.   You can play a critical role in the future of our cities and communities with a career at Clark Construction. From monuments and museums, to stadiums, hospitals, universities, highways, hotels and more, Clark has shaped America’s skyline for over a century.  Our work leaves a lasting legacy; the same goes for our people. We owe our success to the leadership, talent, and drive of our employees. With a wide range of opportunities from management, to finance, to engineering and more, explore the many ways to grow your career and build your own legacy at Clark.  Come be a part of our team, today! 

One of the nation’s largest, general contractors is looking for experienced estimator(s) to help grow its capabilities on both design/bid/build and design/build projects.  We are looking for builders who will passionately help promote the development of creative, innovative solutions to construction challenges and enjoy the acquisition of winning profitable work.

The Estimating Department is responsible for preparing bids for all Clark projects. The responsibilities of the Estimating Department include compiling a qualified bidders list; conveying invitations to bidders; soliciting bids; preparing estimates for all Clark work, quantifying and pricing labor and materials; receiving bids; and reviewing bids to prepare total project costs. The Estimating Department also solicits minority subcontractor/supplier participation in order to meet project requirements and corporate goals.

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
  • Supervise and train other estimators in your primary area of expertise
  • Solicit Subcontractor and/or Vendor quotes and evaluate them for scope and qualifications
  • 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
  • Research and promote continuous improvement in developing more efficient estimating methods
  • Examine construction sites and observe unusual or challenging conditions

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 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 at any one given time.
  • Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management or related degree
  • 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
  • Applicant must be familiar with both conceptual and self-perform estimating

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Clark Construction Group, LLC, (subsidiaries and affiliates) is an equal employment opportunity (“EEO”) employer. All hiring and employment decisions are made without regard to a person’s race, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, veteran status and any other status or characteristic covered by an applicable federal, state or local EEO law. An employer may not require or demand as a condition of employment, prospective employment or continued employment that an individual submit to or take a lie detector or similar test. An employer who violates this law is guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine not to exceed $100.

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