Heavy Civil Estimator - Impactful Projects

Orionplacement; Brecksville (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement is seeking a seasoned construction estimator for on-site roles in Brecksville, OH or Orlando, FL. You will prepare cost estimates for heavy civil and site projects, perform quantity takeoffs, and refine pricing using historical data and software tools.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of estimating experience, reads drawings/ specifications, and communicates clearly while coordinating with project teams to ensure accurate, actionable bids.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction estimating experience.
• Experience with heavy civil, site work, or infrastructure construction preferred.
• Experience with HCSS HeavyBid is a strong plus.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate, competitive cost estimates for heavy civil and site construction projects.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs from plans, specifications, and related documents.
• Develop full-scope estimates covering labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and indirect costs.
• Utilize estimating software and historical cost data to refine pricing strategies.
• Solicit, review, and level subcontractor and vendor bids.
• Identify risks, cost drivers, value-engineering opportunities, and scope gaps.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and field teams to validate assumptions.
• Present estimates clearly, including key assumptions and risk considerations.
• Support smooth handoff from estimating to operations.

Skills

Construction estimating

Reading drawings & specs

Cost analysis

Communication

Independent work with teams

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

Job description

Orionplacement is seeking a seasoned construction estimator for on-site roles in Brecksville, OH or Orlando, FL. You will prepare cost estimates for heavy civil and site projects, perform quantity takeoffs, and refine pricing using historical data and software tools.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of estimating experience, reads drawings/ specifications, and communicates clearly while coordinating with project teams to ensure accurate, actionable bids.