What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at Okland Construction?
Estimator / Senior Estimator — Preconstruction
ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
Okland is looking for experienced Estimators and Senior Estimators to join our Preconstruction team. Opportunities may align with general construction, healthcare, electrical, industrial, semiconductor, or mission-critical projects, depending on your experience.
You'll help develop projects from concept through final pricing while partnering with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and project teams.
YOUR DAY-TO-DAY
- Develop conceptual, schematic, DD, GMP, and bid estimates.
- Perform quantity takeoffs, pricing, cost analysis, and estimate reconciliation.
- Review drawings/specifications for scope gaps, conflicts, and cost impacts.
- Solicit, analyze, and level subcontractor and vendor bids.
- Develop general conditions, escalation, insurance, bonds, permits, and other project costs.
- Support value engineering, constructability reviews, and procurement strategy.
- Present estimates, assumptions, and cost drivers to internal and external stakeholders.
- Partner with project teams through budgeting, bidding, and project handoff.
- Maintain accurate historical cost data and estimating documentation.
YOU'RE READY FOR THIS ROLE IF
- You have 3 years of construction estimating experience; senior opportunities require additional experience.
- You can read construction drawings and specifications and perform quantity takeoffs.
- You have experience with subcontractor pricing, bid analysis, and cost estimating.
- You understand construction methods, materials, sequencing, and project costs.
- You have experience with conceptual/preconstruction and/or hard-bid estimating.
- You are proficient with Excel and construction estimating software; MC2 preferred.
- A degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE WE VALUE
- Healthcare: Hospitals, medical facilities, complex renovations, occupied environments.
- Electrical: Power distribution, MV/LV, generators, UPS, switchgear, lighting, controls.
- Industrial/Semiconductor: Advanced manufacturing, fabs, process environments.
- General Commercial: Complex commercial, institutional, hospitality, and industrial construction.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Award-winning culture
- Competitive salary, bonus, and 401(k) match
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
- Employee ownership/ESOP
- Award-winning projects across Arizona, Utah, and Idaho