Senior Estimator: Complex Projects & Bidding Expert

Okland Construction Company, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Bonus incentives

ESOP employee ownership

401(k) with employer match

Free healthcare plan

Job summary

Okland Construction Company, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ seeks an Estimator to support projects from conceptual estimating through bidding and startup. You’ll work with project teams, subcontractors, owners, architects, and engineers to define scope, resolve questions, and develop complete estimates with attention to detail.

The role requires construction knowledge, sound estimating judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Experience with MC2 and Excel is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of construction estimating experience with strong quantity takeoff and blueprint/specification reading skills.
• Working knowledge of construction means, methods, materials, and MEP systems.
• Experience with construction estimating software; proficiency with MC2 and Microsoft Excel preferred.
• Ability to analyze bids, develop accurate pricing, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with subcontractors, owners, architects, engineers, and project teams.

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

Blueprint reading

Estimating

MS Excel

MC2

Bid analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Tools

MC2

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Okland Construction Company, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ seeks an Estimator to support projects from conceptual estimating through bidding and startup. You’ll work with project teams, subcontractors, owners, architects, and engineers to define scope, resolve questions, and develop complete estimates with attention to detail.

The role requires construction knowledge, sound estimating judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Experience with MC2 and Excel is preferred.