Meet the Clear Cost Team

Saim founded Clear Cost in 2009 with a singular vision: to bring institutional-grade accuracy to construction cost estimation. With over two decades of experience as a licensed Professional Engineer and former Director of Estimation at a Fortune 500 general contractor, Saim has personally overseen estimates for projects valued at over $8 billion. His expertise spans commercial, industrial, and infrastructure sectors, and he remains actively involved in the firm's most complex engagements. Under his leadership, Clear Cost has achieved a 99% accuracy rate across all deliverables, establishing the firm as the gold standard in the industry.

Sarah oversees all operational aspects of Clear Cost, ensuring seamless delivery across the firm's 150+ professional team. Before joining Clear Cost, she spent twelve years as a Senior Project Manager at Turner Construction, where she led preconstruction services for projects valued at over $2 billion. Her operational expertise has been instrumental in scaling the firm from a 20-person practice to a nationally recognized estimation provider. Sarah holds a Master's degree in Construction Management from Columbia University and is a certified Project Management Professional.

Michael leads Clear Cost's estimation department with unmatched precision and technical rigor. With fifteen years of hands-on experience in commercial and industrial cost estimation, he has developed proprietary methodologies that have become industry benchmarks. Before joining the firm, Michael served as Lead Estimator at Skanska USA, where he managed bid packages for healthcare, higher education, and industrial facilities. His analytical approach and deep understanding of regional cost variations ensure that every estimate he oversees reflects current market conditions with pinpoint accuracy.

Jennifer drives strategic growth and client partnerships at Clear Cost, leveraging extensive industry relationships built over a fifteen-year career in construction services. Before joining the firm, she held senior business development roles at AECOM and Bechtel, where she cultivated relationships with Fortune 500 clients and government agencies. Her deep understanding of client needs and market dynamics enables her to connect organizations with the precise estimation solutions they require. Jennifer holds an MBA from Wharton and a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Georgetown University.

David is one of Clear Cost's most experienced cost estimators, specializing in large-scale commercial construction projects. With twelve years of dedicated estimation experience, he has delivered accurate cost analyses for mixed-use developments, Class A office towers, and institutional buildings across the eastern seaboard. David's meticulous approach to quantity takeoff and cost analysis has saved clients millions in avoided budget overruns. He is known for his ability to identify scope gaps and value engineering opportunities that competitors routinely miss.

Lisa brings over ten years of specialized experience in residential construction estimation. She has successfully delivered cost analyses for custom luxury homes, multi-family complexes, and historic renovation projects across the country. Her deep understanding of residential building codes, material specifications, and regional labor rates makes her an invaluable asset to the estimation team. Lisa is passionate about helping homeowners and developers bring their visions to life with accurate, reliable cost projections.