Heavy Civil Estimator — On-Site, High-Impact Projects

Orion Placement; 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

Orion Placement is seeking a skilled construction estimator for on-site roles in Brecksville, OH or Orlando, FL. You will prepare detailed cost estimates for heavy civil and site projects, collaborating with project teams to ensure accuracy and timely bids.

With 3+ years of estimating experience and proficiency in HCSS HeavyBid, you will analyze plans, perform takeoffs, and present clear, risk-aware estimates to support successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction estimating experience.
• Experience in heavy civil or site construction preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate, competitive cost estimates for heavy civil and site projects.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs from plans and specs.
• Develop full-scope estimates including labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and indirect costs.
• Use estimating software and historical data to refine pricing.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor bids.
• Identify risks and cost drivers, and propose value engineering.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and field teams to validate assumptions.
• Present estimates with key assumptions and risk considerations.
• Support handoff from estimating to operations.

Skills

Estimating

Reading drawings

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

Job description

Orion Placement is seeking a skilled construction estimator for on-site roles in Brecksville, OH or Orlando, FL. You will prepare detailed cost estimates for heavy civil and site projects, collaborating with project teams to ensure accuracy and timely bids.

With 3+ years of estimating experience and proficiency in HCSS HeavyBid, you will analyze plans, perform takeoffs, and present clear, risk-aware estimates to support successful project delivery.