Project Manager/estimator

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager / Estimator Civil ConstructionJob 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.

Work Environment

This role begins with a field-focused assignment supporting a large data center civil construction project in Oklahoma, requiring openness to travel for approximately the first six months. During this period, you will work closely with field teams in a fast-paced, dirt-based construction environment that includes earthwork, site development, and underground utility activities. After the initial assignment, the position will be based in the Kansas City, MO area, supporting local and regional civil construction projects from an office setting while remaining closely connected to field operations. You will use industry-standard construction documentation software along with Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Word, and Outlook to manage project information and communication. The environment emphasizes collaboration between office and field personnel, hands-on involvement in complex civil projects, and long-term opportunities for growth, including participation in an ESOP structure.

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.

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