Project Estimator
Job in
Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas, 66115, USA
Listed on 2026-10-05
Listing for:
LHH Recruitment Solutions
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-05
Job specializations:
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Construction
Estimator, Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineering, Building & Residential Construction -
Engineering
Estimator, Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
LHH is partnering with a well-established heavy civil contractor seeking an Estimator to support bridge, railroad, and heavy highway construction projects throughout the Midwest region.
This is an opportunity to join a growing organization with a strong safety culture, a collaborative team environment, and a long history of delivering challenging infrastructure projects.
What You’ll Do- Perform quantity takeoffs and prepare detailed project estimates
- Review plans, specifications, and bid documents
- Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotes
- Identify and pursue viable project bidding opportunities
- Prepare proposals and quotations for clients
- Partner with project management and engineering teams during preconstruction and project planning
- Support project handoff and cost tracking after award
- Conduct site visits as needed to gather information for bidding and planning efforts
- Assist in developing construction approaches for complex bridge and railroad projects
- 5+ years of estimating experience within heavy civil construction
- Experience with bridge construction, railroad infrastructure, or heavy highway projects
- Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications
- Experience with quantity takeoffs, bid preparation, and project costing
- Familiarity with estimating software such as HCSS Heavy Bid preferred
- Understanding of heavy equipment including cranes, excavators, pile drivers, and related construction equipment
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Commitment to safety and construction best practices
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel periodically for project site evaluations
- Work on high-profile bridge and transportation infrastructure projects
- Opportunity to collaborate closely with operations, engineering, and project management teams
- Strong benefits package and career advancement opportunities
- Exposure to unique and challenging railroad and structural construction projects
- Stable organization with a strong backlog of work and long-term growth plans
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