Senior Estimator
Listed on 2026-02-18
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Engineering
Estimator, Civil Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Engineer
Clark Pacific is seeking a Design Build Senior Estimator to support successful project pursuits through accurate estimating, cost planning, and preconstruction collaboration. This role partners with Business Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations to develop budgets, mitigate risk, and maximize project value throughout the design and bidding process.
The Senior Estimator plans, coordinates, and executes estimates while supporting bid strategies and opportunity tracking. This role ensures estimating efforts align with project scope, schedule, and profitability goals.
Pay Range: $110,000 – $130,000 annually, depending on experience
Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesReasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions.
- Evaluate project scope and determine estimating requirements
- Develop conceptual budgets and perform quantity takeoffs
- Review architectural and structural drawings, specifications, and contract documents
- Prepare material quantities, labor estimates, and cost summaries
- Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and vendor quotations
- Prepare complete and accurate cost estimates and bid proposals
- Identify risks, cost impacts, and value engineering opportunities
- Coordinate estimating efforts with Sales, Operations, and Project Management teams
- Support scope reviews, bid strategy development, and contract negotiations
- Assist with cost analysis and budget reviews to support margin goals
- Maintain estimating data and opportunity tracking systems
- Organize and support estimating efforts for project pursuits
Internal: Business Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, Finance
External: Owners, Developers, General Contractors, Architects, Consultants, Subcontractors
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
- Minimum 4 years of estimating experience
- Strong understanding of construction drawings and contract documents
- Proven ability to develop accurate cost estimates
Preferred
- Experience in precast, structural, or design-build construction
- PE or EIT certification
- Experience supporting design-build delivery methods
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to manage multiple pursuits while maintaining accuracy and deadlines
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and estimating tools
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and modeling software
- Ability to read plans and understand contractual obligations
Determination: Meet challenges head on
Innovation: Always look for better
Well-Being: Seek the success, health, and happiness of all
Benefits- Weekly pay
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- Medical & Dependent Care FSA
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Voluntary ancillary benefits
- 401(k) match: 100% of first 3%, then 50% of next 2%
Benefits subject to waiting period
Join Our TeamIf you are a detail-driven estimator who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and help us build something great at Clark Pacific.
Clark Pacific is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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