Senior Estimator
Clark Pacific Corporation, West Sacramento, CA, United States
Pay or shift range: $110,000 – $130,000 USD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
Description At Clark Pacific, 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
Reasonable 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 Interfaces
Internal:
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
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.
Clark Pacific is an Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
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Description At Clark Pacific, 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
Reasonable 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 Interfaces
Internal:
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
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.
Clark Pacific is an Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
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