OKC Civil Estimator

Industrial Pro Recruiting; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Industrial Pro Recruiting is seeking a highly skilled Paving and Civil Site Estimator in Oklahoma City, OK. The role focuses on estimating asphalt, concrete, earthwork, stabilization, and underground utilities to deliver accurate, competitive bids.

You will analyze plans, perform digital takeoffs, and collaborate with project managers, engineers, and clients to ensure project scope alignment. A bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in paving and civil site construction estimating.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills; able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for paving and civil site construction projects including concrete, asphalt, earthwork, stabilization, stormwater, and underground utilities.
• Analyze project plans, specifications, and documents to develop accurate, competitive bids.
• Perform detailed digital takeoffs from plans to ensure quantity accuracy.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and clients to align on scope and requirements.
• Identify risks or advantages and develop cost-effective solutions.
• Review historical cost data to improve estimating accuracy.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings and site visits to gather critical project information.
• Oversee and assign administrative work related to estimating and bidding tasks.
• Understand bid packages from municipalities, State, Federal, GC, and Construction Management projects.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, materials, and construction methods.

Skills

Estimating

Civil construction

Bidding process

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Paving and Civil Site Estimator

Location:

Oklahoma City, OK

Job Type:

Full-time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Paving and Civil Site Estimator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of paving (asphalt & concrete), earthwork, stabilized subgrade, light structural, and underground utility estimating processes, with a proven track record of preparing accurate and competitive bids. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with project managers, engineers, and clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for paving and civil site construction projects related to concrete, asphalt, earthwork, stabilization, stormwater, and underground utilities. Including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Analyze project plans, specifications, and other documents to develop accurate and competitive bids.
• Perform detailed digital takeoff from plans to ensure accuracy in quantity calculations.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on project scope and requirements.
• Identify potential risks or advantages and develop cost-effective solutions.
• Review and analyze historical cost data to improve estimating accuracy.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings and site visits to gather critical project information.
• Oversee and assign administrative work related to estimating and bidding tasks..
• Understand various bid packages from municipalities, State, Federal, General Contractors, and Construction Management projects.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, materials, and construction methods.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in paving and civil site construction estimating.
• Strong understanding of paving and civil site construction methods, materials, and specifications.
• Excellent analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Field supervision or design background is a plus.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.

Compensation:

$130,000 per year