Foundations Preconstruction Manager
Clark Construction Group
- Mclean, VA
- 30+ days ago
- $85,000–$185,000 Per Year
Highlights
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. 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.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Mclean, VA |
| Industry | Other/Not Classified |
| Salary | $85,000–$185,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 20 to 49 employees |
| Year Founded | 1981 |
| Website | http://WWW.CLARKHUNT.COM |
Description
The Lead Estimator is responsible for the oversight and preparation of complete cost estimates for specialty geostructural projects. This role focuses on Support of Excavation (SOE), Deep Foundations (Caissons, Micropiles, ACIP), and Ground
Improvement work. The successful candidate will leverage technical expertise and
HCSS HeavyBid to develop competitive bids and budgets for private and public sector clients.
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.
About Company
ABOUT OUR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Work with the best! Clark Hunt Construction, Inc. is a family-owned company offering more than 50 years of experience and tradition in site construction and preparation.
With more than 30 years of experience as a general contractor, and working closely on hundreds of projects with other contractors and developers, we’ve gained a complete understanding of what it takes to deliver successful projects time after time. Our critical path engineering ensures projects are completed precisely to specifications, on time, and within budget.
Even when a project is still on the drawing board, we’re able to anticipate the most challenging requirements of commercial developers. We can often recognize and address site issues before they have a chance of becoming problems. CHC is the absolute leader in regional site preparation for some of America’s largest and well-known retail corporations.
George Hunt founded our original construction company almost 50 years ago. His son Warren C. Hunt has been in the construction industry since 1962, when he began his career with his father’s general construction company – George Hunt Inc. Warren worked directly with Publix Super Markets in developing shopping centers throughout Florida. He was also the general contractor for hundreds of other Florida projects, some of which are Countryside Mall, Old Hyde Park Village, Island in the Sun, Northwood Plaza, and East Lake Woodlands Condominiums.
With the retirement of his father George Hunt in 1981, the building division was phased out, and Warren C. Hunt purchased the underground utility division, becoming a Certified General Contractor in the State of Florida. We specialize in complete site development.