Senior Mechanical Estimator

Clark is currently seeking a highly talented Senior Mechanical Estimator with expertise in Mechanical HVAC Piping and Plumbing system cost estimating. In this role, you will be an integral member of our National Systems Group supporting large complex projects across the country. The project types range from design build, design assist, or any project where Clark has early involvement with the developer or end user. You will provide critical guidance on one or more of our projects--leveraging internal resources, creativity, professional relationships, and proven processes to manage complex workflows. This role can be based in any one of the following offices: McLean, VA, Richmond, VA, or Baltimore, MD.

Responsibilities

• Successfully deliver a Mechanical Piping and or Plumbing Estimate, Budget, or ROM cost based on various levels of design and available information

• Actively participate with the design-build or design-assist team, including regular interfaces with clients, designers, trade partners and other key stakeholders

• Attend stakeholder decision meetings, design progress meetings

• Shape cost deliverables and workflow during the design process, including critical decisions regarding all mechanical cost associated with this trade

• Provide the Systems group with a cost model that can be used in presenting owners and architects early budgeting and in evaluating our Mechanical subcontractors proposals

• Manage cost/budget issue resolution in real-time

• Collaborate internally with technical teams and project managers

• Participate in development of RFP and RFQ responses including providing strategic insights to pursuit strategy

• Review Owner program requirements to develop concept-level cost strategies

  • Operate and maintain Trimble Auto Bid Mechanical estimating software

  • Track material and labor cost trends

  • Maintain database of historical estimates and unit cost

• Leverage knowledge base and experience to collect and analyze cost data, identify options, provide recommendations and solutions to budget and design issues as they arise

• Collaborate with EOR partners (whether as consultant to architect or part of design-build subcontract) to continuously shape cost during Schematic Design and Design Development and support alternative concept evaluation, including value analysis concepts, to maintain cost and constructability

• Provide occasional support to project teams to help problem solve high-level field issues related to design changes and value engineering

• Collaborate with trade managers/other estimators and our Trade Partners to develop a complete project cost

Basic Qualifications

• 10+ years relevant work experience in commercial/industrial mechanical construction

• 5 + years of experience composing estimates and budgets

• Working knowledge of industry recognized estimating software such as Trimble Auto Bid or others

• Familiarity with MCAA and SMACNA labor standards

• Proficiency in conceptual estimating

• Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: Self-Motivated, Results Oriented, Adaptable, Team Player, Accountable, Ethical, Innovative, Resilient, Builds Relationships, Builds People / Teams & Followership, Sets Direction & Executes

Preferred Qualifications

• Design-Build delivery experience

• Strong knowledge of design and cost management principles and practices

• Knowledge of applicable mechanical and plumbing codes and regulations

• Clear understanding of integrated design and construction schedules

• Appreciation and understanding of jobsite control and management principles, and processes

• Ability to lead a collaborative cost estimating process with various stakeholders

• Strong knowledge of common office software, such as Microsoft Excel , Word and Bluebeam

• Ability to train, manage, and influence direct reports

• Ability to motivate and collaborate with peers working at other firms

• Ability to work with and present to executive leadership

• Ability to participate in pursuit efforts for design-build and design-assist projects

• Self-motivated, organized team player with ability to manage work priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to develop and maintain a collaborative, creative work environment and influence others