Estimator - Excavation & Utilities

keeleyconstruction· Civil Infrastructure
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📍 St. Louis, Missouri, United States

About this role

At Keeley Companies, we believe in empowering our people and fulfilling career aspirations. Keeley is a career destination with countless opportunities for advancement, and a world-class family culture that is centered around creating the best possible environment for our people to thrive.

Keeley Construction is looking to hire an Estimator for our Civil Infrastructure Group in St. Louis, MO.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Review project plans, specification, and contract documents to establish scope of work and quantity takeoffs.
  • Request quotes from subcontractors and vendors.
  • Attend any scope meetings related to project.
  • Prepare estimates for each phase of the design/build or budget process as well as for negotiated or competitive bids.
  • Contribute value engineering options to customers and owners to establish project value.
  • Maintain positive relationships with customers and subcontractors and have the ability to find and cultivate prospective new customers.
  • Collaborate with Project Managers / Operations during pre-bid and post-bid process regarding schedule, strategy, project delivery and buyout.
  • Review and visit ongoing projects with Project Manager to verify labor production and learn from any problems encountered. Complete quantity surveys and takeoffs of work and establish production rates.
  • Prepares and executes estimates for proposed change orders.

 Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field plus a minimum of one year of experience performing primary responsibilities listed above.
  • Experience in self-perform civil construction is required, preference for excavation and utilities.
  • Ability to build and maintain a positive working relationship with staff, vendors, and clients.
  • Experience using HCSS, Bluebeam.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Estimator - Excavation & Utilities position at keeleyconstruction?
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Where is the Estimator - Excavation & Utilities position at keeleyconstruction located?
This Estimator - Excavation & Utilities role at keeleyconstruction is based in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Which team or department does the Estimator - Excavation & Utilities at keeleyconstruction belong to?
This Estimator - Excavation & Utilities position is part of the Civil Infrastructure department at keeleyconstruction. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Estimator - Excavation & Utilities job at keeleyconstruction posted?
This Estimator - Excavation & Utilities position at keeleyconstruction was posted on May 15, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Estimator - Excavation & Utilities
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