Chief Estimator

Clark Construction Group is seeking an experienced Chief Estimator to lead our San Francisco Civil operations.

The Chief Estimator will be responsible for preparing budgets and bids for all Clark Civil SF projects, and for continuous preconstruction on awarded projects that are in the development phase.

• Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to lead estimators in preparing time, cost, and labor estimates for projects under various delivery methods.
• Lead the preparation of estimates for multi-discipline projects, including understanding scope and accurate quantities.
• Supervise and train other estimators.
• Lead a team during the estimating process, including executive review and estimating meetings.
• Develop Subcontractor and Vendor solicitation strategies to create value for the bid.
• Lead meetings with Subcontractors/Vendors to ensure complete scopes and aligned strategies.
• Perform risk and contract management responsibilities as required on bids.
• Lead the development of minority participation strategies to achieve project requirements.
• Review total estimate to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to formal quotation.
• Manage information systems to compare estimated costs to actual costs.
• Research and lead the process of continuous improvement in developing more efficient estimating methods.
• Examine construction sites and observe unusual or challenging conditions.

• Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management, or related field preferred but not required.
• 10+ years of heavy civil estimating and cost control related experience.
• Wide range of public agency and private client experience highly preferred.
• Proficient at a wide range of estimating disciplines.
• Passionate about the profession, dedicated to winning work, and willing to take pride and ownership of work product.
• Field experience is desirable.
• Demonstrate the ability to lead multiple projects and pursuits at any given time.
• Knowledge of HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software.
• 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.
• Must be familiar with both conceptual, detailed, and self-perform estimating.
• 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.

Clark Construction Group is a leading construction company that performs heavy/civil work, including airport, heavy rail, light rail, bridges, interstate road work, electrical substations, water and wastewater treatment, and facilities projects ranging from $10 million to $500 million.

We deliver projects through a variety of contracting methods, including design/build, construction manager at-risk, and general contracting.

With a staff of over 20 percent professional engineers, our projects are led by an experienced heavy/civil technical staff and supported by a multidisciplinary, in-house team.

We offer a total compensation package that includes base salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package, including health/dental/vision benefits, paid time off, retirement/401k, and Company Contribution plan.

Additional benefits include life insurance, commuter benefit, short & long term disability, fitness reimbursement, FSA, tuition reimbursement, back-up daycare, tutoring & family support benefits, EAP/Work-Life assistance, and a holiday contribution program.

For this role, the base salary range is $83,200-220,000.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's education, experience, skills, and geographic location.

Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work.