Estimate Lead - Energy Construction Operations

Kiewit; Calgary; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an Estimate Lead to guide the development of complete and defensible cost estimates for large energy and industrial construction projects across Canada. The role requires senior-level estimating experience, field/operations insight, and leadership to drive bids from pursuit through bid close.

You will own the estimating effort, coordinate with operations for a smooth handoff, and ensure rigorous, data-driven estimates and execution strategies in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in Engineering or construction-related technology and related experience.
• 7–10 years of energy construction project estimating experience.
• Experience in leading estimating teams and interfacing with operations.
• Strong knowledge of means/methods, scheduling, productivity and risk in estimating.

Responsibilities

• Supervise estimators and review estimates for completeness and accuracy.
• Develop project understanding and plan for actual construction to support the estimate.
• Prepare pursuit win strategy with Business Development and Senior Operations staff.
• Develop procurement strategy for pursuits and bids.
• Review bid documents with home office legal opinions and ensure compliance.
• Conduct site investigations to identify potential risks and issues.
• Utilize estimating techniques and adhere to company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Estimation software

Microsoft Office

Education

Engineering or Construction-related degree

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Estimate Lead - Energy Construction Operations

Location:

Calgary, AB, CA

Requisition ID:182476

Job Level:Senior Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Energy Canada District

Market:OGC

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

The Estimate Lead is responsible for leading the development of complete, accurate, and competitive cost estimates for large and complex energy and industrial construction projects across Canada. This role is intended for a senior estimator with direct field and operations experience who understands how projects are actually built and can translate means and methods, sequencing, productivity, and risk into a defensible estimate and execution strategy. The Estimate Lead owns the estimating effort from early pursuit through bid close, provides leadership to estimating teams, and ensures a strong handoff to operations to support successful project execution.

District Overview

Kiewit’s project work is large, complex and varied, and at times never been done before, requiring the need to think ‘outside of the box’. The estimating group works as a team, and with management present during the process from beginning to end. Our estimating practices are intensely rigorous and detailed-oriented, incorporating powerful systems.

Location

Our head office is located in Calgary, AB. The successful candidate will be able to work in the office full-time.
One of the many things that makes Kiewit's culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.

Responsibilities

Supervise estimators in the preparation estimates, review estimates prepared by other estimating groups or JV partners to determine completeness of data used, procedures, and aid in resolving differences in bid items.

Review owner plans and specifications to develop a comprehensive understanding of the project; develop plan and schedule for the actual construction to serve as basis for the estimate.

Prepare pursuit win strategy in conjunction with Business Development and Senior Operations Staff.

Develop pursuit procurement strategy.

Reviews all bid and contract documents with the support home office legal department opinions.

Conduct site investigation prior to forming a plan of operations to identify any problems or conditions of an unusual nature that may be present.

Utilize estimating techniques and procedures to conduct investigation and adhere to standard company policy and procedures.

Address any major technical problems encountered during bid preparation.

Stay abreast of trends and developments, such as new equipment, methods and procedures that are developing in the industry.

Prepare special studies or reports required by certain bid items or conditions.

Consult with owners on various problems discovered during bid preparation, design, rates, schedules, etc.

Qualifications

Undergraduate or graduate degree in Engineering or Construction-related technology, or extensive and related work experience leading to a thorough understanding of the knowledge, skills and abilities described above.

The ideal candidate has 7 to 10 years of related experience in the field on energy construction projects or in operations on these projects with some estimating experience.

Ideally build and self-perform construction experience

Exceptionally strong attention to detail, communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.

Experience with, and strong aptitude for, various estimating software systems.

Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office products (e.g. Excel, Work, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Functional knowledge of English (written and verbal) is required. #LI-GH

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discriminationand complywith all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry.From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.