Sr. Estimator

Description ESTIMATOR

About Us Okland is a commercial general contractor and construction management company with more than 1,300 team members, delivering complex projects across healthcare, semiconductor, higher education, sports, hospitality, and other specialized markets. Founded in 1918 in Salt Lake City, we have grown for more than a century and operate throughout Utah, Arizona, and Idaho.

What Makes Okland Different?

We Create Remarkable Experiences

We believe how we build is just as important as what we build, and we approach every relationship with care. From clients and trade partners to team members and communities, we focus on creating experiences that earn trust.

We Share Success

Okland combines the stability of family ownership with employee ownership through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. This unique structure provides the long-term perspective, and values-driven leadership that have guided our company for generations, while giving team members the opportunity to share the success they help create.

We Build Better Together

Our culture is rooted in accountability, humility, and excellence. We challenge the status quo, empower problem-solving, and trust our teams to take ownership and act. We learn from one another and work toward shared goals to deliver meaningful work with lasting impact. We invest in the next generation of construction talent through apprenticeships, internships, and scholarships for our communities. By expanding access for women, underrepresented groups, and families of our craft workforce who are first-generation college students, we strengthen the future of construction.

About This Opportunity If you’re an estimator who enjoys solving complex construction challenges, digging into the details, and building accurate, competitive estimates, we want to talk to you. As an Estimator, you’ll support projects from conceptual estimating and quantity takeoffs through bidding, subcontractor solicitation, pricing, and project startup. You’ll work closely with project teams, subcontractors, owners, architects, and engineers to identify scope, resolve questions, and develop complete and accurate estimates. You’ll thrive in this role if you bring strong construction knowledge, sound estimating judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting critical deadlines.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY

• 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.

YOU’RE READY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE

• 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.

YOU’RE READY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of construction scheduling and cost estimating experience, including blueprint reading, quantity takeoffs, and construction estimating practices.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials, means, methods, techniques, procedures, and practices.
• Working knowledge of architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Strong understanding of estimating principles, including quantity takeoffs, labor unit hours, labor rate analysis, material pricing, and bid analysis.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand construction drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Knowledge of value engineering, historical cost data, and total life-cycle costing principles.
• Proficiency with estimating software, Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and other PC-based applications; experience with MC2 is preferred.
• Ability to analyze bids and cost proposals and work effectively across multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong communication, organization, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

What We Offer Culture & Recognition

Consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work in Utah, Arizona, and Idaho.

Pay, Ownership & Retirement

Weekly pay, competitive salary and bonus incentives, ESOP employee ownership, and an industry-leading 401(k) with a 6% employer match.

Benefits & Wellbeing

Free healthcare plan option plus medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, paid parental leave, financial wellness tools, Employee Assistance Program, and mental health support.

Perks & Projects

Rewards including pro sports tickets, fitness memberships, travel vouchers, paid work anniversary sabbaticals, and award-winning projects recognized by AIA, ENR, and AGC.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision. The employee is also required to frequently inspect the project and may be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.

EEO STATEMENT Okland is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, Okland also has a strong commitment to inclusion.

VISA AND SPONSORSHIP Must be currently legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B Status, O -1, CPT, OT, etc.). Unless specifically stated in this job posting, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.