Senior Estimator - Design BuildAt Clark Pacific, we are dedicated to building meaningful projects that improve communities and create lasting value. As a leading manufacturer of prefabricated building systems, we deliver innovative solutions through collaboration, engineering excellence, and a commitment to quality. Our team partners with owners, developers, architects, contractors, and consultants to bring complex projects to life while maintaining the highest standards of safety, integrity, and performance. The Senior Estimator - Design Build will plan, coordinate, direct and execute estimates as required. They will help coordinate incoming estimates and opportunity tracking through Salesforce and work with the Sales team to ensure that estimates and budgets are coordinated with bid strategies as required. The Senior Estimator will work with operations to ensure risks are mitigated and margin is maximized through the design process. Competitive compensation range: $110,000-$140,000 annually, depending on experience.
Essential duties and responsibilities include:- Exercise a high level of professionalism and confidentiality when working with staff, projects, and proprietary information.
- Evaluate projects, determine the scope, and understand the level of detail required by the Business Development team.
- Support Sales with conceptual budgets and takeoffs
- Review all architectural and structural drawings, specifications, schedules, contract documents, proposal drawings, structural calculations, and other information prepared by internal and outside sources for compliance with bidding documents.
- Evaluate project construction schedules and coordinate as needed with internal customers to ensure buy-in prior to bid submission.
- Prepare complete quantity surveys (takeoffs) for all materials included in the scope of the bid.
- Prepare material summaries and sketches as required for soliciting quotations and developing cost estimates.
- Estimate all field and shop labor hours required for the scope of work in conjunction with relevant departments.
- Obtain labor rates, tax rates, transportation expenses, duty rates, and other cost information required for cost estimate preparation.
- Solicit subcontractor quotations as necessary to complete the scope of work.
- Update subcontractors with plans, specifications, and addenda as needed.
- Review vendor quotations for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project specifications.
- Update vendors when addenda are issued and address questions and clarifications from vendors.
- Prepare complete and accurate cost estimates for projects.
- Prepare sales prices, formal proposals, unit prices, and other bid-required breakdowns.
- Complete lists of inclusions, clarifications, and exclusions for submission with bids.
- Review and mark up all contract documents.
- Prepare and lead pre-submittal reviews with Sales and Management teams, identifying risks, opportunities, and value engineering (VE) items.
- Prepare final customer submittal packages and handoff documentation for the Project Management team.
- Organize and manage the estimating team for project pursuits.
- Update Salesforce with required project information.
- Support Business Development and Operations with scope and contract negotiations.
- Complete monthly reviews of actual job cost information with the Chief Estimator.
- Support Project Management teams with budgets and cost analysis to minimize risk and achieve margin goals.
- Consult with the Chief Estimator and drive departmental improvements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Qualifications, skills, and abilities include:
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as the ability to effectively listen and engage with all levels of the organization.
- Builds strong relationships; engages and motivates teams representing diverse backgrounds and viewpoints; exceptionally collaborative.
- Ability to maintain attentiveness to detail and accuracy throughout involvement in multiple projects without losing sight of goals and deadlines.
- Possess the technical knowledge to allow for discussion and presentation of solutions and options to Clark Pacific's internal and external customers.
- Excellent organization skills to drive topics with multiple stakeholders/interests.
- Problem solving skills that aim to remedy and prevent reoccurrence.
- Comfortable escalating issues while maintaining positive relationships with team members and other organizations.
- Passionate about Clark Pacific's vision and mission; able to promote, demonstrate, and communicate the mission, values and core competencies of Clark Pacific to others.
- Ability to read plans and blueprints and understand other contractual obligations associated with the company's projects.
- Able to exercise appropriate discretion when handling confidential and/or sensitive information.
- Core values include:
- Determination: Meet challenges head onInnovation: Always look for better
- Well-Being: Seek the success, health, and happiness of all
Benefits include:- Competitive compensation, paid weekly
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, including Kaiser and VSP options
- Medical FSADependent Care FSAEmployer-paid life insurance
Voluntary ancillary benefits including Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Whole Life Insurance 401k matching: 100 percent of the first 3 percent, then 50 percent of the next 2 percent*Benefits are subject to a waiting period.
Why Join Clark Pacific?
At Clark Pacific, you'll have the opportunity to work on some of the industry's most innovative and impactful projects while collaborating with talented professionals across engineering, manufacturing, construction, and business development.
We are committed to fostering a culture of teamwork, continuous improvement, and professional growth, where every team member plays a critical role in our success.
Join us and help shape the future of construction through innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
