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ABOUT US
At Okland, we exist to create remarkable experiences — not just through the projects we deliver, but in the way we show up for our clients, partners, and each other every day. We believe that how we build is just as important as what we build, and our purpose is rooted in people. Whether it's a trusted partner we’ve worked with for decades or a new team member stepping onto their first jobsite, we approach every relationship with care, clarity, and commitment.
We’re a commercial general contractor and construction management company with more than 1,200 team members and a track record of delivering some of the most complex and high-profile projects in the country — from semiconductor and healthcare facilities to professional sports venues and high-end hospitality.
Founded in 1918 in Salt Lake City, we’ve grown steadily for over a century — now with offices in Utah, Arizona, and Idaho — and we’re entering one of the most exciting chapters in our company’s history. We’re building more than projects. We’re building careers, capabilities, and momentum for the future. And we’re looking for passionate, driven people who want to be part of it.
ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
We’re looking for a Senior Estimator who brings precision, leadership, and a passion for excellence to large-scale projects. The right candidate will have extensive experience leading estimating teams on complex builds across sectors such as Healthcare, Advanced Manufacturing, Higher Education, and Commercial projects over $75 million.If you’re not comfortable with quantity takeoffs, pricing strategies, competitive bidding, and driving preconstruction efforts from early concept through final contract negotiation—this likely isn’t the right fit. But if you thrive under pressure, guide teams with confidence, and consistently represent Okland Construction’s values in everything from your spreadsheets to your client-facing interactions, we’d love to connect.
WHAT WE OFFER
Award winning culture – consistently recognized by Best Places to Work in Arizona, Utah, and Idaho
Competitive pay – weekly paychecks, salary, bonus incentives, 401(k) with employer match
Holistic benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, & Insurance; paternity leave, financial literacy resources, and an Employee Assistant Program including legal and mental health support.
Perks – tenure awards including pro sports tickets, fitness memberships, travel vouchers, and paid work anniversary sabbaticals.
Award winning work – our projects are consistently honored with recognitions from AIA, ENR, AGC, and more.
YOUR DAY-TO-DAY
Drive performance and accountability across the estimating team by setting measurable goals, conducting regular evaluations, and providing mentorship to elevate accuracy, efficiency, and consistency.
Lead cross-functional estimating efforts on high-value projects by coordinating workload, guiding strategy development, and ensuring alignment with company standards, client expectations, and bid deadlines.
Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement through post-project reviews, training initiatives, and collaboration with preconstruction leadership to optimize cost forecasting and team effectiveness.
Responsible for providing all of the estimating and pricing on the assigned project that is to be performed by Okland Construction. This includes conceptual estimates, schematic estimates, design development estimates, and estimates for bidding.
Responsible for ensuring the estimating and pricing for the project is completed on time so that other members of Okland Construction project team can review it and make recommendations and/or adjustments.
Responsible for accurate estimate and pricing, which includes additional research and the correct use of additional resources, including subcontractors.
Submits requests to architects and /or owners to obtain clarifications and answers to questions, contradictions, conflicts, inadequacies, and other confusing issues represented by the plans, specifications and other documentation.
Presents estimates to the owner in a clean and clear format.
Provides all estimate breakouts required by the bid documents, the client, or Okland personnel.
Includes the following estimates where applicable: taxes, insurances, bonds, Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP), special wage rates, productivity, and fees & permits.
Uses sound estimating judgment in making decisions by frequently referring to comparable historical data on related projects, with cost escalations added as required.
Provides estimate for project general conditions, as requested.
Sets up the recap on the project, as requested.
Maintains estimates by deleting and/or archiving those not used in the last seven years.
Maintains a strictly high level of confidentiality regarding financial specifics of projects, including estimates, bids, contract amounts, change orders, cost, financing arrangements, fees and other financial information.
Reviews established budget estimate and bid, and assists the project manager and job cost accountant with setting up the proper codes and organization of the job cost report.
Markets the company to the owner and architectural team; engages the Business Development Department in pursuing future opportunities.
Regular, timely, and predictable attendance is required for this position.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists with the solicitation of bidders and plan distribution, as requested, by developing and compiling a list of bidders invited to bid the project and prequalifying a bidder for a project.
Assist with bids, as requested, by taking the role of bid captain; this includes taking bids, bid pricing, analyzing bid packages, putting together a bid, and turning in a bid.
Assists the project manager in subcontracting the project and getting the project started.
Attends and represents the company in project estimating meetings, project review meetings, and pre-bid meetings (as requested).
YOU'RE READY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management (or related field)
5+ years of scheduling and cost estimating experience, including reading and researching blueprints, quantity take-offs, and estimating practices.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge of construction and renovation terms, materials, techniques, procedures, and practices
Knowledge of architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
Knowledge of construction cost estimating techniques, procedures, and practices, including material quantity take-offs, labor unit work hours, labor rate analysis, and material unit pricing.
Knowledge of value engineering and total life cycle costing techniques, procedures, and practices
Knowledge of construction cost estimating computer software.
Knowledge of PC-based project management software and other applications (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, and database programs).
Ability to analyze bids, cost proposals, and cost estimates, including labor rates, fringe benefits, overhead, and profit.
Proven ability to lead and mentor estimating teams, driving performance through goal-setting, feedback cycles, and ongoing training.
Advanced proficiency with estimating software platforms (e.g., WinEst, Sage, Assemble, Bluebeam) and ability to synthesize data into actionable bid packages and executive-level reports.
Exceptional communication and negotiation skills to align stakeholders, resolve budget conflicts, and represent the company’s values in high-stakes environments.
Ability to read, interpret, and understand construction drawings and specifications.
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to read and understand construction schedules.
Ability to coordinate action to accomplish work objectives while exercising necessary flexibility
Ability to meet predetermined deadlines.
Ability to work cooperatively with management, coworkers, public utilities, contractors, vendors, architects/engineers, and other public entities.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.
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 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 bases of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their , , , or expression, , , creed, , citizenship status, , genetic information, physical or mental , 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 corporate commitment to .
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.
ABOUT US
At Okland, we exist to create remarkable experiences — not just through the projects we deliver, but in the way we show up for our clients, partners, and each other every day. We believe that how we build is just as important as what we build, and our purpose is rooted in people. Whether it's a trusted partner we’ve worked with for decades or a new team member stepping onto their first jobsite, we approach every relationship with care, clarity, and commitment.
We’re a commercial general contractor and construction management company with more than 1,200 team members and a track record of delivering some of the most complex and high-profile projects in the country — from semiconductor and healthcare facilities to professional sports venues and high-end hospitality.
Founded in 1918 in Salt Lake City, we’ve grown steadily for over a century — now with offices in Utah, Arizona, and Idaho — and we’re entering one of the most exciting chapters in our company’s history. We’re building more than projects. We’re building careers, capabilities, and momentum for the future. And we’re looking for passionate, driven people who want to be part of it.
ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
We’re looking for a Senior Estimator who brings precision, leadership, and a passion for excellence to large-scale projects. The right candidate will have extensive experience leading estimating teams on complex builds across sectors such as Healthcare, Advanced Manufacturing, Higher Education, and Commercial projects over $75 million.If you’re not comfortable with quantity takeoffs, pricing strategies, competitive bidding, and driving preconstruction efforts from early concept through final contract negotiation—this likely isn’t the right fit. But if you thrive under pressure, guide teams with confidence, and consistently represent Okland Construction’s values in everything from your spreadsheets to your client-facing interactions, we’d love to connect.
WHAT WE OFFER
Award winning culture – consistently recognized by Best Places to Work in Arizona, Utah, and Idaho
Competitive pay – weekly paychecks, salary, bonus incentives, 401(k) with employer match
Holistic benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, & Insurance; paternity leave, financial literacy resources, and an Employee Assistant Program including legal and mental health support.
Perks – tenure awards including pro sports tickets, fitness memberships, travel vouchers, and paid work anniversary sabbaticals.
Award winning work – our projects are consistently honored with recognitions from AIA, ENR, AGC, and more.
YOUR DAY-TO-DAY
Drive performance and accountability across the estimating team by setting measurable goals, conducting regular evaluations, and providing mentorship to elevate accuracy, efficiency, and consistency.
Lead cross-functional estimating efforts on high-value projects by coordinating workload, guiding strategy development, and ensuring alignment with company standards, client expectations, and bid deadlines.
Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement through post-project reviews, training initiatives, and collaboration with preconstruction leadership to optimize cost forecasting and team effectiveness.
Responsible for providing all of the estimating and pricing on the assigned project that is to be performed by Okland Construction. This includes conceptual estimates, schematic estimates, design development estimates, and estimates for bidding.
Responsible for ensuring the estimating and pricing for the project is completed on time so that other members of Okland Construction project team can review it and make recommendations and/or adjustments.
Responsible for accurate estimate and pricing, which includes additional research and the correct use of additional resources, including subcontractors.
Submits requests to architects and /or owners to obtain clarifications and answers to questions, contradictions, conflicts, inadequacies, and other confusing issues represented by the plans, specifications and other documentation.
Presents estimates to the owner in a clean and clear format.
Provides all estimate breakouts required by the bid documents, the client, or Okland personnel.
Includes the following estimates where applicable: taxes, insurances, bonds, Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP), special wage rates, productivity, and fees & permits.
Uses sound estimating judgment in making decisions by frequently referring to comparable historical data on related projects, with cost escalations added as required.
Provides estimate for project general conditions, as requested.
Sets up the recap on the project, as requested.
Maintains estimates by deleting and/or archiving those not used in the last seven years.
Maintains a strictly high level of confidentiality regarding financial specifics of projects, including estimates, bids, contract amounts, change orders, cost, financing arrangements, fees and other financial information.
Reviews established budget estimate and bid, and assists the project manager and job cost accountant with setting up the proper codes and organization of the job cost report.
Markets the company to the owner and architectural team; engages the Business Development Department in pursuing future opportunities.
Regular, timely, and predictable attendance is required for this position.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists with the solicitation of bidders and plan distribution, as requested, by developing and compiling a list of bidders invited to bid the project and prequalifying a bidder for a project.
Assist with bids, as requested, by taking the role of bid captain; this includes taking bids, bid pricing, analyzing bid packages, putting together a bid, and turning in a bid.
Assists the project manager in subcontracting the project and getting the project started.
Attends and represents the company in project estimating meetings, project review meetings, and pre-bid meetings (as requested).
YOU'RE READY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management (or related field)
5+ years of scheduling and cost estimating experience, including reading and researching blueprints, quantity take-offs, and estimating practices.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge of construction and renovation terms, materials, techniques, procedures, and practices
Knowledge of architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
Knowledge of construction cost estimating techniques, procedures, and practices, including material quantity take-offs, labor unit work hours, labor rate analysis, and material unit pricing.
Knowledge of value engineering and total life cycle costing techniques, procedures, and practices
Knowledge of construction cost estimating computer software.
Knowledge of PC-based project management software and other applications (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, and database programs).
Ability to analyze bids, cost proposals, and cost estimates, including labor rates, fringe benefits, overhead, and profit.
Proven ability to lead and mentor estimating teams, driving performance through goal-setting, feedback cycles, and ongoing training.
Advanced proficiency with estimating software platforms (e.g., WinEst, Sage, Assemble, Bluebeam) and ability to synthesize data into actionable bid packages and executive-level reports.
Exceptional communication and negotiation skills to align stakeholders, resolve budget conflicts, and represent the company’s values in high-stakes environments.
Ability to read, interpret, and understand construction drawings and specifications.
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to read and understand construction schedules.
Ability to coordinate action to accomplish work objectives while exercising necessary flexibility
Ability to meet predetermined deadlines.
Ability to work cooperatively with management, coworkers, public utilities, contractors, vendors, architects/engineers, and other public entities.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.
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 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 bases of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their , , , or expression, , , creed, , citizenship status, , genetic information, physical or mental , 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 corporate commitment to .
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.