The Estimating/Preconstruction Department of Clark Water 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.

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 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

Basic Qualifications

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

Knowledge and experience with local subcontractor market is a plus

Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: Self-Motivated, Results Oriented, Adaptable, Tam Player, Accountable, Ethical, Innovative, Resilient, Builes Relationships, Builds People/Teams and Followership, Sets Direction and Executes

Preferred Qualifications

Field experience