Construction Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Estimator – Heavy Civil Construction

Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Job Type: Full-Time | In Office
Compensation: $90,000-$100,000 + Performance Bonus

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking an Estimator to join a well-established heavy civil construction company with decades of experience delivering infrastructure and site development projects across Oklahoma.

The company specializes in earthwork, excavation, grading, underground utilities, concrete, asphalt, trucking, and complete site development , supporting commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects throughout the region.

This role is ideal for an estimator who has developed a strong foundation in heavy civil or sitework construction and is ready to continue growing within an experienced preconstruction team. Candidates should come from a contractor working within similar scopes and understand the demands of estimating dirtwork, utilities, concrete, and related civil construction.

What You'll Do

• Prepare cost estimates for heavy civil and site development projects.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for earthwork, excavation, grading, underground utilities, concrete, paving, and related scopes.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports, and bid documents.
• Assist with developing labor, equipment, material, and subcontractor pricing.
• Solicit and review subcontractor and supplier proposals.
• Identify scope gaps, bid risks, and potential value engineering opportunities.
• Analyze production rates and project requirements to help develop competitive estimates.
• Work closely with senior estimators, project management, operations, and field teams during the estimating process.
• Participate in bid reviews, scope discussions, and project turnover meetings.
• Maintain estimating records, historical pricing, and project cost information.
• Manage multiple estimates while meeting internal and external bid deadlines.
• Support the continued improvement of estimating processes and best practices.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of estimating experience in heavy civil, site development, or closely related construction.
• Experience with contractors performing scopes such as dirtwork, excavation, grading, underground utilities, concrete, asphalt, and site development.
• Ability to perform quantity takeoffs and understand civil construction plans.
• Familiarity with labor, equipment, material, and subcontractor costing.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and bid documents.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with HeavyBid and/or HeavyJob is highly preferred.
• Field experience in heavy civil or site construction is a plus.
• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field is preferred, but equivalent industry experience will be considered.

Compensation & Benefits

• $90,000-$100,000 base salary
• Performance bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for continued professional development and advancement within the estimating and preconstruction team

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join an established heavy civil contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complete site solutions throughout Oklahoma. You'll work alongside experienced estimators, operations professionals, and field teams while gaining exposure to a broad range of commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects.

The organization continues to invest in its people, technology, and long-term growth, creating an environment where estimators can strengthen their technical skills, take on greater responsibility, and build a long-term career in heavy civil construction.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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Recruiting agency representing health care organizations, law firms, financial institutions, and so much more. We represent reputable and stand out companies looking for their next A+ hire!