Project Manager/estimator

Actalent; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 53,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Actalent in Kansas City, MO is seeking an Assistant Project Manager / Estimator for a contract-to-hire role on civil projects, starting with a data center in Oklahoma and expanding regionally. You will support the Project Manager with day-to-day coordination on earthwork, site development, and utilities.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in civil construction coordination, strong documentation skills, and proficiency with MS Office and common construction software.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in civil/commercial construction project coordination.
• Experience with earthwork or underground utilities.
• Proficient in project documentation and RFIs/submittals.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager with day-to-day execution of civil construction projects, ensuring work progresses safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project goals.
• Assist with project documentation, including preparing, tracking, and organizing RFIs, submittals, change orders, and daily reports.
• Track project schedules, monitor key milestones, and follow up on material deliveries and subcontractor activities to keep work on schedule.
• Maintain accurate and organized project records using industry-standard construction documentation software.
• Participate in project meetings, assist with preparing agendas, take clear and detailed meeting minutes, and manage follow-up action items.
• Support cost tracking, assist with quantity takeoffs, and basic estimating for budgeting and forecasting.
• Coordinate with field teams, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure milestones are met and issues resolved.
• Assist with project closeout activities and turnover to stakeholders.

Skills

Assistant PM exp

Earthwork experience

Site development

Underground utilities

MS Office Suite

Construction docs software

Tools

Construction docs software

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager / Estimator Civil Construction Job Description
This contract Assistant Project Manager / Estimator role supports a large-scale civil, dirt-based construction project, beginning with a data center development in Oklahoma and continuing on additional projects based out of the Kansas City, MO area. You will work closely with the Project Manager to coordinate day-to-day activities on commercial civil construction projects, with a strong focus on earthwork, site development, and underground utilities. This position offers hands-on exposure to complex, dirt-based construction work, the opportunity to contribute to high-visibility projects, and a clear path to ongoing project involvement beyond the initial assignment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager with day-to-day execution of civil construction projects, ensuring work progresses safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project goals.
• Assist with project documentation, including preparing, tracking, and organizing RFIs, submittals, change orders, and daily reports.
• Track project schedules, monitor key milestones, and follow up on material deliveries and subcontractor activities to keep work on schedule.
• Maintain accurate and organized project records using industry-standard construction documentation software.
• Participate in project meetings, assist with preparing agendas, take clear and detailed meeting minutes, and manage follow-up action items.
• Support cost tracking efforts, assist with quantity takeoffs, and perform basic estimating tasks as needed to support project budgeting and forecasting.
• Coordinate with field teams, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure project milestones are met and that issues are promptly communicated and resolved.
• Assist with project closeout activities, including compiling closeout documentation, ensuring turnover requirements are met, and supporting final deliverables to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with both field and office personnel to maintain strong communication, resolve issues, and support a cohesive project team.
• Contribute to site development and earthwork coordination by monitoring progress, verifying quantities, and supporting field-driven decision making.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience as an Assistant Project Manager or in a similar project coordination role in commercial construction, with a strong emphasis on civil and dirt-based projects.
• Experience working on earthwork, site development, or underground utility projects.
• Familiarity with construction documentation software commonly used in the civil construction industry.
• Demonstrated project management and project coordination capabilities within commercial civil construction environments.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and documentation streams simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both field and office teams, including subcontractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Comfort working in fast-paced, field-driven construction environments focused on civil and dirt work.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience supporting high-visibility civil construction projects, such as data centers or other large commercial developments.
• Exposure to site development projects involving grading, earthwork, and underground utilities.
• Hands-on experience with cost tracking, quantity takeoffs, and basic estimating for civil construction projects.
• Interest in long-term project involvement and continued support of local and regional projects after the initial assignment.
• Desire to work in an employee-focused environment with opportunities for professional growth, including participation in an ESOP structure that becomes fully vested after three years.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing project needs and priorities in field-driven settings.

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kansas City, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $40.00/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&D 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)

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kansas City, MO.

Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.

Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Kansas City,MO.

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.

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