On-Site Civil Estimator & Project Leader

Orion Placement; Bloomsdale (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking a Civil Construction Estimator/Project Manager for on-site work in Bloomsdale, MO. You will own bids and manage earthwork, grading, and underground utility projects from award through completion.

Join a family-oriented civil construction team that values quality, safety, and lasting client relationships. The role requires 3+ years in site construction, 1+ year PM experience, and strong Excel/estimating software skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on civil site construction experience (earthwork, grading, or underground utilities).
• Experience preparing civil construction estimates, bids, and quantity takeoffs.
• 1+ years of civil construction project management experience.
• Ability to read construction drawings, specifications, and project plans.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and familiarity with construction estimating or project management software.
• Experience with HeavyBid, HeavyJob, or Microsoft Project is a plus.
• A degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare competitive estimates, quantity takeoffs, bids, and proposals for earthwork, grading, utilities, and site development projects.
• Review construction plans, labor costs, equipment requirements, and materials to develop accurate budgets.
• Manage civil construction projects from contract award through scheduling, execution, and closeout.
• Collaborate with superintendents, field crews, subcontractors, and suppliers to keep projects on track; monitor costs, schedules, change orders, and profitability.
• Develop strong relationships with clients and help identify new business opportunities.
• Ensure projects meet high standards for quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Civil site construction

Project management

Estimating experience

Reading plans & specs

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Construction Management or Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

HeavyBid / HeavyJob

Microsoft Project

Estimating software

Job description

Orion Placement is seeking a Civil Construction Estimator/Project Manager for on-site work in Bloomsdale, MO. You will own bids and manage earthwork, grading, and underground utility projects from award through completion.

Join a family-oriented civil construction team that values quality, safety, and lasting client relationships. The role requires 3+ years in site construction, 1+ year PM experience, and strong Excel/estimating software skills.