Electrical Estimator

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an Electrical Estimator based in Lenexa, KS to develop cost estimates for large industrial projects. The role requires reading RFPs, applying past costs, mentoring staff, and coordinating with design teams to optimize construction costs.

A degree in engineering or related technology and 3–7 years of estimating experience are preferred. The position emphasizes accuracy, mentorship, and collaboration with multiple groups to deliver on-time, on-budget estimates for complex

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Engineering or construction-related technology or equivalent experience.
• At least 3–7 years of estimation experience.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop complete discipline-specific estimates for large, complex industrial projects.
• Read specifications and develop notes for unique or extraordinary items.
• Coordinate with design team to influence lowest construction cost and ensure schedule adherence.
• Train and mentor estimators and address technical bid challenges as they arise.
• Stay current on industry trends, means and methods, and past cost data for benchmarking.
• Site visits to learn construction methods and past cost data and support estimate accuracy.

Skills

Estimating experience

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Engineering degree or construction-related technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Home District/Group:Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

The Electrical Estimator is responsible for cost engineering scopes of work and incorporating solutions from the engineering, procurement, construction and start up services groups to produce an estimate. Core objectives include functional understanding and interpretation of RFP documents or conceptional design application and historical past cost. Additional responsibilities include fostering the development and growth of the estimating staff through mentoring and improved work processes to meet the needs of projects.

District Overview

The Kiewit Engineering Group Inc. delivers construction-focused engineering services for all phases of development in the infrastructure, industrial, and energy markets and has been recognized by our clients for providing safe, high-quality, and constructible designs that yield certainty of outcome and outstanding value.

Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is the full-service consulting and engineering district of Kiewit. Our combined staff of more than 2,500 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets. Backed by 130 Kiewit's full-service consulting and engineering district years of construction experience, our construction-focused engineering delivers on constructability in the earliest phases of projects to ensure safe, on-time, and on-budget projects.

Location

This position is based out of Lenexa, KS.

Responsibilities

• Develop complete discipline specific estimates for very large, complex industrial projects.
• Must read the specifications and develop notes for the unique or extraordinary items.
• Know how to build the project (best practices, sequence, geographical challenges etc.).
• Understand what design deliverables by discipline are required and assure that the delivery schedule is met
• Verify quantities and deliverables meet estimate required.
• Coordinate with design team to influence lowest cost of construction.
• Train and mentor estimators.
• Must be capable of addressing technical challenges encountered during bid preparation.
• Stay current on various trends and developments such as new equipment, means & methods, and procedures developing in the industry or specialized discipline (e.g., mechanical, electrical, etc.).
• Understand project past cost data for benchmarking to compare to estimates
• Site visits to learn current building methods and past cost generation.
• Communication with Senior Managers -Communicate critical issues and estimate assumptions up to the Manager as they arise to ensure everyone is on the same page for the reviews to eliminate late changes.
• Schedule and prepare for estimate reviews
• Conduct a detailed formal review of all engineered equipment, subcontract, and permanent material pricing.
• Prepare special studies or reports required by the unusual nature of some bid items or conditions.
  

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.
• At least 3-7 years of experience in estimation.
• Strong attention to detail; strong communication, interpersonal, leadership
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products (e.g. Excel, Work, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Ability to train and teach others #LI-KS23

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.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

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 are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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.