Civil Estimator - Power Estimating

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Power Engineers is seeking a Construction Estimator to join the team in Lenexa, KS. This full-time role involves developing precise cost estimates and collaborating with engineers to ensure efficient project execution. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree and relevant estimating experience in the construction industry. Kiewit offers an excellent benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance and disability programs

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in construction estimating.
• Knowledge of civil-site designs and drainage systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing RFPs to develop detailed cost estimates.
• Perform accurate quantity takeoffs for various construction elements.
• Collaborate with civil engineers and designers.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

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Home District/Group:Kiewit Power Engineering

Market:Power

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

District Overview

Kiewit Power Engineers brings various project types to life across North America, including gas-fired generation, power delivery, environmental retrofits, renewables and new technology, and water/wastewater. Our staff leads the power markets engineering process and collaborates with Kiewit's construction teams to focus on safe, cost-effective and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit's legacy of excellence.

Location

This position will be based out of our office in Lenexa, KS.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing and interpreting client Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to develop detailed cost estimates.
• Collaborate with civil engineers and designers to review preliminary site plans for quantity takeoffs.
• Perform accurate quantity takeoffs for earthwork, site surfacing, underground piping, and drainage.
• Help develop subcontract and material bid packages with the procurement team.
• Respond to bidder questions and assist in final bid evaluations.
• Identify bid qualifications, risks, and assumptions, ensuring estimates and proposals are well-documented.
• Participate in estimate reviews with senior estimators and management.
• Compare self-perform estimates with subcontractor quotes.
• Utilize software for computer-aided design and construction estimating.
• Support the proposal team with civil-specific content for projects.
• Understand and communicate civil construction methods used in pricing estimates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in construction estimating.
• Knowledge of general civil-site designs, drainage systems, grading, utilities, and roads/paving.
• Ability to coordinate with civil designers for accurate quantity takeoffs.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Other Requirements:

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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.