Mechanical Estimator

Description

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

We're seeking an experienced, senior estimator with deep expertise in semiconductor construction and process utility systems. This role goes well beyond traditional MEP estimating, serving as the technical lead for specialty gases, chemical distribution, process exhaust, air abatement, and sub-fab infrastructure on some of the nation's most complex manufacturing projects.

Working closely with owners, designers, and trade partners, you'll develop accurate budgets, evaluate constructability, and help solve technical challenges from early planning through construction. This is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering advanced semiconductor facilities with confidence and precision.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY

Semiconductor Cost Planning & Estimating

• Lead conceptual, schematic, design development, construction document, and GMP estimates for semiconductor manufacturing facilities.
• Develop early-stage conceptual budgets using limited design information, benchmarking data, facility capacity metrics, and cost-per-tool analysis to support owner decision making.
• Develop detailed quantity takeoffs and cost models for specialty gas, chemical, process vacuum, exhaust, abatement, and sub-fab utility systems.
• Build, maintain, and analyze semiconductor benchmarking databases, unit rates, cost-per-tool metrics, cleanroom benchmarks, and utility infrastructure pricing to support conceptual estimating, budgeting, and market competitiveness.
• Prepare estimate assumptions, clarifications, exclusions, escalation analyses, and risk registers.

Design & Preconstruction Leadership

• Review process utility designs for constructability, completeness, and coordination.
• Identify scope gaps, overlaps, and design risks during preconstruction.
• Provide cost impact analyses for design evolution and support value engineering initiatives.
• Participate in design-assist and design-build delivery models for advanced manufacturing projects.
• Partner with preconstruction leadership and project teams to develop estimating strategies, pricing methodologies, and pursuit approaches for complex semiconductor and advanced manufacturing opportunities.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to estimators and preconstruction team members, supporting technical development, estimating best practices, and knowledge transfer across the organization.

Trade Partner & Client Engagement

• Lead budgeting exercises with specialty gas, process piping, chemical, exhaust, and abatement trade partners.
• Evaluate subcontractor proposals and develop procurement strategies for critical systems.
• Present estimates, cost models, and procurement recommendations to clients and executive leadership.
• Support proposal development, interviews, and owner workshops.
• Develop and present estimate summaries, benchmarking analyses, escalation assessments, and cost reports to clients, project teams, and executive leadership.

Risk & Procurement Management

• Identify long-lead equipment exposure and escalation risks.
• Develop risk assessments related to hazardous gases, chemical systems, environmental permitting, and utility infrastructure.
• Quantify acceleration costs and procurement impacts for schedule-driven projects.

YOU’RE READY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of construction estimating experience with at least 7 years supporting semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or high-tech facilities.
• Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, or managing estimating and preconstruction professional, including developing junior estimators and supporting team growth initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience estimating semiconductor fabs, cleanrooms, tool-install projects, process utility systems, and sub-fab infrastructure.
• Deep technical knowledge of specialty gases, hazardous gas distribution, chemical delivery systems, process exhaust, vacuum systems, and air abatement technologies.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes including lithography, deposition, etch, CMP, diffusion, and wafer fabrication operations.
• Experience developing conceptual through GMP-level estimates for large, complex projects.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage clients, design teams, trade partners, and executive leaders.
• Experience with BIM-enabled estimating, design-build delivery, and advanced manufacturing procurement strategies preferred.
• MBA, advanced engineering degree, LEED accreditation, ASPE certification, or PMP certification preferred.

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.