Senior Estimator — Complex Projects Bid Lead

Okland Construction Company, Inc.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Bonus incentives

ESOP ownership

401(k) with 6% match

Free healthcare plan

Paid parental leave

Vision, dental, life coverage

Fitness memberships

Travel vouchers

Work anniversary sabbaticals

Job summary

Okland Construction Company, Inc. is seeking an Estimator in Tempe, AZ who will develop conceptual, schematic, and bid estimates for complex projects. You’ll perform quantity takeoffs, price labor and materials, and evaluate subcontractor bids to build complete estimates.

You will collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, and internal teams to resolve questions and ensure accurate pricing. The role requires strong estimating judgment, detail orientation, and the ability to manage multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of construction estimating experience with strong quantity takeoff and blueprint reading skills.
• Experience with MC2 and Microsoft Excel; ability to analyze bids and price accurately.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate conceptual, schematic, design development, and bid estimates for assigned projects.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and price labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor work, and concrete-related requirements.
• Solicit, evaluate, and analyze subcontractor and supplier bids to develop complete and competitive estimates.
• Review drawings and specifications, identify gaps or conflicts, and obtain clarifications from architects, engineers, and owners.
• Develop project general conditions, schedules, bid breakouts, and estimate recaps as required.
• Use historical project data, estimating software, and market research to validate pricing and apply sound estimating judgment.
• Present clear, complete estimates to Okland leadership, owners, and project teams and incorporate feedback as needed.
• Support bidding, subcontracting, and project startup by serving as a bid captain or assisting the project team as requested.
• Build strong relationships with owners, architects, subcontractors, and internal teams while maintaining confidentiality and representing Okland’s values.

Skills

Quantity takeoffs

Blueprint reading

Estimating judgment

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

MC2

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Okland Construction Company, Inc. is seeking an Estimator in Tempe, AZ who will develop conceptual, schematic, and bid estimates for complex projects. You’ll perform quantity takeoffs, price labor and materials, and evaluate subcontractor bids to build complete estimates.

You will collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, and internal teams to resolve questions and ensure accurate pricing. The role requires strong estimating judgment, detail orientation, and the ability to manage multiple