The Design Build Senior Estimator plays a critical role in planning, coordinating, and executing project estimates to support successful project pursuits. This position partners closely with Business Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations teams to develop accurate budgets, mitigate risk, and maximize project margins throughout the design and preconstruction process. 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.
Competitive Compensation 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.- 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.
- 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
Key InterfacesInternal: Business Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, Finance
External: Owners, Developers, General Contractors, Architects, Consultants, Subcontractors
Qualifications- 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
Skills & Abilities- 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
Core Values:- Determination: Meet challenges head on
- Innovation: Always look for better
- Well-Being: Seek the success, health, and happiness of all
Benefits:- Competitive compensation, paid weekly
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, including Kaiser and VSP options
- Medical FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
- Employer-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.
Interested? Want to learn more? If you are a hard-working, collaborative professional who is curious, driven, and ready to lead impactful projects, we want to hear from you. Apply today and begin the journey with Clark Pacific. Let's do great things together.
