Civil Estimator

Actalent; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Civil Estimator in Kansas City, KS to support bidding across earthwork, site development, utilities, and heavy civil projects. Develop accurate estimates by reviewing plans, specs, and requirements, with strong knowledge of excavation and civil construction.

The role requires detailed quantity takeoffs, cost estimation for labor/equipment/materials/subcontractors, and collaboration with project teams to align estimates with production capabilities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of civil construction estimating experience.
• Strong ability to read and interpret civil plans, grading sheets, and utility drawings.
• Experience with estimating software (HCSS HeavyBid, Agtek, Bluebeam) and cost/labor/material/subcontractor estimation.
• Knowledge of earthwork, site development, utilities, and heavy civil construction.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specs, geotechnical reports, and addenda to determine scope.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for earthwork, utilities, grading, demolition, and sitework.
• Develop labor, equipment, material, and subcontractor cost estimates using data and rates.
• Prepare bid packages with pricing, clarifications, and value-engineering options.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotes for competitive pricing.
• Conduct pre-bid site walks to assess conditions and risks.
• Collaborate with project managers and leadership to align estimates with production capabilities.
• Identify constructability, schedule impacts, and cost risks.
• Maintain organized estimate files and historical data.

Skills

Civil Estimating

Earthwork

Heavy Civil

HCSS/Agtek/Bluebeam

Plan Reading

Quantities Takeoff

Driver's License

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

Agtek

Bluebeam

Job description

Job Description

The Civil Estimator will play a key role in supporting bidding efforts across earthwork, site development, utilities, and heavy civil projects. This role is responsible for preparing accurate, competitive estimates by analyzing project plans, specifications, and requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong technical knowledge of excavation and civil construction, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Job Description

The Civil Estimator will play a key role in supporting bidding efforts across earthwork, site development, utilities, and heavy civil projects. This role is responsible for preparing accurate, competitive estimates by analyzing project plans, specifications, and requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong technical knowledge of excavation and civil construction, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports, and addenda to determine scope and required work.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for earthwork, utilities, grading, demolition, and sitework.
• Develop labor, equipment, material, and subcontractor cost estimates using historical data and production rates.
• Prepare complete bid packages, including pricing, clarifications, and value-engineering options.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotes to ensure competitive and accurate pricing.
• Conduct pre-bid site walks to assess conditions, constraints, and potential risks.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, field leadership, and company leadership to align estimates with production capabilities.
• Identify constructability issues, schedule impacts, and cost risks.
• Maintain organized estimate files, historical cost data, and bid logs.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of experience in civil construction estimating, preferably in excavation, earthwork, or site development.
• Strong understanding of heavy equipment production, soil types, cut/fill balancing, and utility installation.
• Proficiency with estimating software such as HCSS HeavyBid, Agtek, Bluebeam, or similar.
• Ability to read and interpret civil plans, grading sheets, and utility drawings.
• Strong math, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Valid driver’s license for site visits.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with estimation and construction processes.
• Familiarity with bidding and construction estimating.
• Knowledge of working with excavators.

Work Environment

Work will be conducted at client job sites and in the office located in KCK. There will be no overnight travel required, and a company vehicle will be provided. This role offers a high level of autonomy within a smaller company, with opportunities for overtime. The company plans to expand the team by adding an additional estimator once the first is fully operational.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kansas City, KS.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.27 - $50.48/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&DD for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Kansas City,KS. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 1, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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