Estimator Job at Talent Edge Recruiting, Kansas City, MO

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  • Talent Edge Recruiting
  • Kansas City, MO

Job Description

Estimator – Sports Turf, Athletic Fields & Civil Sitework

Kansas City, MO (Onsite)

Travel: 25–30% for pre-bid site walks & pre-construction meetings

Compensation: Up to $125,000 + benefits

About the Opportunity

A growing sports and civil construction contractor is expanding its estimating team due to increased project volume and long-term succession planning. This role focuses on athletic fields, turf systems, and complex sitework. The ideal candidate enjoys a mix of technical estimating, field verification, and collaborative team work.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review project specifications and drawings to prepare accurate estimates
  • Perform detailed takeoffs for grading, soils, drainage, utilities, and turf-related scopes
  • Input quantities and cost data into SAGE estimating software
  • Support a high-volume estimating environment with multiple bids submitted daily
  • Conduct pre-bid site walks and attend pre-construction meetings (25–30% travel)
  • Collaborate closely with estimators, project managers, and field teams
  • Utilize Procore for project coordination and documentation

Requirements

  • 5–10 years of estimating experience in civil, commercial, sitework, or related construction fields
  • Strong understanding of grading, soils, and earthwork
  • Ability to interpret civil plans, utility layouts, and field/turf system drawings
  • Experience performing detailed quantity takeoffs
  • Will also consider motivated candidates earlier in their career with applicable technical training or a civil/engineering background
  • Comfortable in an onsite role with regional travel

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with sports fields, turf systems, drainage, or irrigation
  • Familiarity with SAGE, Procore, or similar estimating/project platforms
  • Strong communication, organization, and follow-through

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