Construction Estimator

Falcon Recruitment; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with 4% company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Falcon Recruitment is seeking an Estimator for a well-established heavy civil construction company in Oklahoma City. The role focuses on preparing estimates for earthwork, utilities, and site development across multiple projects.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in heavy civil estimating, strong reading of civil drawings, and proficiency with HeavyBid/HeavyJob and MS Office. This is a full-time, in-office position with competitive salary and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of estimating experience in heavy civil, site development, or closely related construction.
• Experience with dirtwork, excavation, grading, underground utilities, concrete, asphalt, and site development.
• Ability to perform quantity takeoffs and read civil construction plans.
• Familiarity with labor, equipment, material, and subcontractor costing.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with HeavyBid and HeavyJob is highly preferred.
• Field experience in heavy civil or site construction is a plus.
• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field is preferred, but equivalent industry experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates for heavy civil and site development projects.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for earthwork, excavation, grading, underground utilities, concrete, paving, and related scopes.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports, and bid documents.
• Assist with developing labor, equipment, material, and subcontractor pricing.
• Solicit and review subcontractor and supplier proposals.
• Identify scope gaps, bid risks, and potential value engineering opportunities.
• Analyze production rates and project requirements to help develop competitive estimates.
• Work closely with senior estimators, project management, operations, and field teams during the estimating process.
• Participate in bid reviews, scope discussions, and project turnover meetings.
• Maintain estimating records, historical pricing, and project cost information.
• Manage multiple estimates while meeting internal and external bid deadlines.
• Support the continued improvement of estimating processes and best practices.

Skills

Estimating experience

Heavy civil / site development

Reading drawings

Quantities takeoffs

Costing labor/equipment

Bid management

Communication skills

Mathematical analysis

Microsoft Office

HeavyBid / HeavyJob

Education

Construction Management or Civil Engineering degree

Tools

HeavyBid

HeavyJob

Job description

Estimator – Heavy Civil Construction

Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Job Type: Full-Time | In Office
Compensation: $90,000-$100,000 + Performance Bonus

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking an Estimator to join a well-established heavy civil construction company with decades of experience delivering infrastructure and site development projects across Oklahoma.

The company specializes in earthwork, excavation, grading, underground utilities, concrete, asphalt, trucking, and complete site development , supporting commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects throughout the region.

This role is ideal for an estimator who has developed a strong foundation in heavy civil or sitework construction and is ready to continue growing within an experienced preconstruction team. Candidates should come from a contractor working within similar scopes and understand the demands of estimating dirtwork, utilities, concrete, and related civil construction.

What You'll Do

• Prepare cost estimates for heavy civil and site development projects.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for earthwork, excavation, grading, underground utilities, concrete, paving, and related scopes.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports, and bid documents.
• Assist with developing labor, equipment, material, and subcontractor pricing.
• Solicit and review subcontractor and supplier proposals.
• Identify scope gaps, bid risks, and potential value engineering opportunities.
• Analyze production rates and project requirements to help develop competitive estimates.
• Work closely with senior estimators, project management, operations, and field teams during the estimating process.
• Participate in bid reviews, scope discussions, and project turnover meetings.
• Maintain estimating records, historical pricing, and project cost information.
• Manage multiple estimates while meeting internal and external bid deadlines.
• Support the continued improvement of estimating processes and best practices.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of estimating experience in heavy civil, site development, or closely related construction.
• Experience with contractors performing scopes such as dirtwork, excavation, grading, underground utilities, concrete, asphalt, and site development.
• Ability to perform quantity takeoffs and understand civil construction plans.
• Familiarity with labor, equipment, material, and subcontractor costing.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and bid documents.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with HeavyBid and/or HeavyJob is highly preferred.
• Field experience in heavy civil or site construction is a plus.
• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field is preferred, but equivalent industry experience will be considered.

Compensation & Benefits

• $90,000-$100,000 base salary
• Performance bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for continued professional development and advancement within the estimating and preconstruction team

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join an established heavy civil contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complete site solutions throughout Oklahoma. You'll work alongside experienced estimators, operations professionals, and field teams while gaining exposure to a broad range of commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects.

The organization continues to invest in its people, technology, and long-term growth, creating an environment where estimators can strengthen their technical skills, take on greater responsibility, and build a long-term career in heavy civil construction.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.