Senior Road Construction Estimator

Silver Star Construction Co. Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

ESOP

Paid time off and holidays

Quarterly Safety/Performance Bonus

Short Term Disability

Life Insurance $50K

Job summary

Silver Star Construction Co. Inc. is seeking a Road Construction Estimator (Civil) in Moore, Oklahoma to lead detailed cost estimation for paving, earthwork, and utilities.

The candidate will analyze plans, perform digital takeoffs, and develop competitive bids while collaborating with project managers, engineers, and clients. The role requires 5+ years in paving and civil estimating, a related degree, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with MS Office.

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 analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for paving and civil site construction projects.
• Analyze project plans, specifications, and other documents to develop accurate bids.
• Perform detailed digital takeoff from plans to ensure quantity calculations.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to align on scope and requirements.
• Identify potential 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, General Contractors, and Construction Management projects.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, materials, and construction methods.

Skills

Analytical skills

Reading plans

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Teamwork

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Road Construction Estimator (Civil)

Location: Moore, Oklahoma

Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary: Silver Star Construction is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Road Construction 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.
• ESOP
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Quarterly Safety/Performance Bonus
• Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance ($50K Free)