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Civil Estimator

Orion Placement1,369 open roles

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$80,000 – $138,000 a year
Where
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Your applicationOpen nowCivil EstimatorOrion Placement · Chicago, Illinois, United States

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12.1% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. Orion Placement postings stay open a median of 1 days.

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  5. 35.6%30 days
  6. 52.7%60 days
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Orion Placement median: 1 days open

The posting

Pay: $80,000.00 - $138,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

  • Join a specialized construction team that performs critical foundation work from start to finish
  • Be part of a hands-on operation where your estimates directly shape winning bids and successful project delivery
  • Work on meaningful civil construction projects with real visibility, responsibility, and impact
  • Grow with a well-established, women-owned contractor known for self-performing key scopes instead of outsourcing everything
  • Step into a role where your technical judgment, pricing strategy, and attention to detail will truly matter

Location This is an on-site role based in the Chicago area, offering the chance to work closely with operations, field teams, and leadership on active civil construction opportunities.

Note: Must have direct estimating experience in civil construction, heavy civil, foundations, concrete, earthwork, or closely related work. Candidates without directly relevant estimating experience will not be considered.

About Us

We are a specialized contractor focused on complete foundation construction and related civil work, from surveying and drilling through rebar cage construction, concrete placement, finish work, and site cleanup. Our team takes pride in self-performing critical scopes, solving complex field challenges, and delivering dependable work for our clients. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

  • Prepare accurate, timely cost estimates for civil and foundation construction projects
  • Review plans, specifications, bid documents, and scope requirements
  • Perform quantity takeoffs and develop detailed pricing for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontracted work
  • Partner with operations and field teams to validate production assumptions, constructability, and execution strategy
  • Solicit and compare vendor and subcontractor pricing
  • Identify scope gaps, risk items, and value-engineering opportunities before submission
  • Build and organize bid proposals, clarifications, and supporting estimate documentation
  • Maintain pricing history, estimate templates, and bid tracking information
  • Support handoff of awarded work to project management and operations teams

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of directly relevant civil estimating experience
  • Background in foundations, concrete, sitework, earthwork, drilling, or heavy civil strongly preferred
  • Strong plan-reading, takeoff, and bid-preparation skills
  • Comfortable working with spreadsheets, plans, and estimate backup documentation
  • Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple bids and deadlines
  • Able to communicate clearly with field, operations, vendors, and leadership

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will be joining a team that values ownership, execution, and practical problem-solving. This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants to do meaningful work in a specialized construction environment, contribute to real growth, and be part of a company where quality and follow-through matter.

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
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