Senior Estimator Job at Clark Construction Company (McLean)

Senior Estimator

Clark Construction Company

Location:
United States , McLean ▼
Houston

Category:
Construction

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

The Estimating/Preconstruction Department is responsible for preparing budgets and bids for all Clark projects, and for continuous preconstruction on awarded projects that are in the development phase. The responsibilities of the Estimating/Preconstruction Department include compiling qualified bidders lists; issuing 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. 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.

Job Responsibility:

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 estimates for projects
Lead or Perform portions of estimates for multi-discipline projects including understanding scope and performing accurate quantity surveys
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

Requirements:

8-10+ years of estimating and cost control related experience
Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management, a related discipline or relevant work experience
Demonstrate the ability to either lead or be a part of a team for multiple projects and pursuits at any given time
Knowledge of On Screen Take-off, Microsoft Excel, and Bluebeam software
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task
Must be detail oriented, technically sound and have good communication skills
Must be familiar with both conceptual, detailed, and self-perform estimating

Nice to have:

Knowledge and experience with local subcontractor market
Field experience

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 20, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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