Cost Estimator

Clark Construction ("Clark") is seeking a Cost Estimator. This position will ensure the accurate evaluation, pricing, and impact analysis of scope modifications and change orders, as well as the detailed review of Submittals and RFIs to support project cost control from preconstruction services through construction and project turnover.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed change order analysis, evaluating cost impacts, scope modifications, and pricing proposals submitted by subcontractors and trade partners.
• Review technical Submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs (Requests for Information) to identify potential cost impacts, scope gaps, or schedule adjustments early in the project lifecycle.
• Analyze engineering drawings, specifications, and contract documents to develop accurate baseline construction cost estimates and independent change order estimates.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and prepare cost breakdowns for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor work related to base scope and scope changes.
• Utilize historical cost data and market analysis to evaluate subcontractor change order pricing and validate unit rates against project scope.
• Monitor project costs and perform variance analysis comparing actual costs and change order impacts to budgeted estimates.
• Prepare comprehensive cost change tracking reports, dashboards, and performance logs for project stakeholders.
• Daily coordination with global/offsite team members to ensure work continuity & productivity.
• General administration work, like writing proposals, making presentations, project billings, etc.
• Effectively manage several concurrent projects across multiple parameters including quality, schedule, and budget.

Basic Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in the job offered or in a related occupation (e.g., Cost Estimator, Change Order Analyst, or Cost Engineer).
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, architecture, construction management, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• In-depth knowledge of change order management, cost estimation methodologies, financial analysis, and engineering principles.
• Strong proficiency in reviewing Submittals and RFIs to assess commercial and cost implications.
• Proficiency with construction management and project controls tools including Procore, Bluebeam, and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Exceptional knowledge of cost estimation, change management, and project controls processes used in the industry.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and independently.
• High sense of quality driven deliverables.
• Ability to manage priorities with minimal guidance.
• Passion and experience to work with cross cultural/global teams.
• Experience in performing quantity takeoffs from drawings, contract documentation, submittals, and RFI responses.
• Ability to work with overseas teams virtually in different time zones.
• Excellence in QA/QC of cost reports, change order packages, estimates, and documentation created by others.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the US construction industry best practices.
• Have a thorough understanding of project engineering services including cost estimate development, change order evaluation, RFIs, submittals, and similar.
• Work in cooperation with different teams across Clark in product and process development.