Senior Estimator (Foundations)

Responsibilities:

• Estimate Development: Lead the preparation of comprehensive estimates from initial takeoff to final bid submission, including hard bid, negotiated, and design- build delivery methods.
• Geotechnical Analysis: Review and interpret geotechnical reports, boring logs, and structural drawings to determine appropriate drilling methods and shoring systems.
• HCSS HeavyBid Management: Build and manage cost estimates within HeavyBid, ensuring accurate labor, equipment, and material resource allocations.
• Managing HeavyBid master templates and rate database.
• Cost Analysis: Maintain historical cost data and production rates based on actual field performance to improve bid accuracy.
• Subcontractor/Vendor Coordination: Solicitation and evaluation of quotes for specialty materials (e.g., steel H-piles, casing, concrete) and third-party services.
• Pre-Construction Strategy: Collaborate with the Operations and Engineering teams to determine the most cost-effective construction sequences and equipment spreads.
• Risk Management: Identify potential project risks (soil conditions, water table, site access) and quantify their impact on the project budget.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience: 5+ years of estimating experience in the heavy civil or specialty foundation industry.
• Software Proficiency: Expert-level knowledge of HCSS HeavyBid is required. Proficiency in Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Office Suite is expected.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of deep foundation and earth retention elements, including:
• Communication: Ability to clearly present estimate findings and project risks to executive leadership and clients.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of local and regional market conditions for foundation materials and labor.
• Ability to mentor junior estimating staff and oversee the quality control of their work.
• Prior operations experience in geostructural construction.

Clark offers 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 $85,000-$185,000. 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.