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 subcontractor’s 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