Estimator - Infrastructure/Power

Kiewit; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Senior Civil Estimator for the Kansas City metro area (Lenexa, KS). The role focuses on developing and leading estimates for self-performed civil work across design/build, design/bid/build and EPC projects.

You will review plans, coordinate with project teams, and stay current with industry practices while mentoring junior staff and leveraging InEight and Excel. Relocation assistance may be offered for senior candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction, estimating or a related field.
• 5+ years of related estimating infrastructure experience, with self-performed civil projects.
• Experience leading estimates and small teams, coaching others.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and estimating tools; eager to learn InEight.
• Willingness to visit site locations for walkdowns and estimating tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead complete estimates and quantity takeoffs for self-performed civil scopes for design/build, design/bid/build and EPC projects.
• Review plans and specs to understand the project and plan construction to support the estimate.
• Prepare cost estimates by reviewing bid docs and contract documents; review all bid docs and home office opinions.
• Conduct site investigations to identify problems or conditions affecting the estimate.
• Collaborate with project managers, design engineers, superintendents, clients and other districts to align expectations and scheduling.
• Stay current with industry trends and learn InEight estimating program.
• Provide leadership in subcontractor and vendor selection; may lead small estimating teams.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Attention to detail

Communication

Project coordination

Education

BS in engineering, construction, estimating or similar field

Tools

InEight

Excel

Job description

Position Overview

We have a large backlog of work in the Power, Water, Industrial and Heavy Civil sectors and are looking for a Civil Estimator to join our team! Estimating is not a back-office function at Kiewit -its a core business driver! Estimating determines how we work, how we plan work and protects the company from necessary risk! We value estimating expertise, and are looking for a mid-career professional that wants to grow their Estimating expertise and be mentored by the best!

Requisition Details

Requisition ID: 181635 Job Level: Senior Level Home District/Group: Central District Department: Estimating Market: Transportation Employment Type: Full Time

District Overview

Kiewit’s Central District is one of our largest infrastructure districts specializing in heavy civil, structural concrete/bridge, water/wastewater, and transportation projects. We self-perform work such as mass grading, drainage, paving, underground piping, underground utility infrastructure, and more - so be ready to get your hands dirty! While headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the majority of our work is concentrated in the Central and South-Central regions of the United States. We are looking for people committed to the construction industry rather than design.

Location

This position will be located for the Kansas City metro area, in our Lenexa Kansas Area office. Relocation may be offered for more senior level candidates.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead complete estimates and quantity/material takeoffs for self-performed civil construction scopes of work for design/build, design/bid/build and EPC projects for ground up infrastructure projects (Heavy Civil, Highway, Bridge, Rail/Transit, Utilities, Drainage, Aviation and Infrastructure portions of power plants)
• Review owner plans and specifications to develop a comprehensive understanding of the project; develop plan for the actual construction to serve as basis for the estimate.
• Review and assist with proposals and other documentation to prepare cost estimates. Review all bid and contract documents and 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.
• Participate in constructability reviews, Collaborate with project managers, design engineers, superintendents, clients and other Kiewit districts to align expectations, phasing and scheduling of the work to ensure accuracy within the estimate.
• Stay abreast of trends and developments, such as new equipment, methods and procedures that are developing in the industry.
• Become proficient in Kiewit’s estimating program, “InEight Estimate”.
• Provide leadership and strategy in subcontractor and vendor selection process; May lead small estimating teams and lead estimates for projects.
• Prepare special engineering studies or reports required by certain bid items or conditions. Consult with clients/owners on various problems discovered during bid preparation, design/construction schedule changes, to ensure estimate stays on track.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering, construction, estimating or similar field, and a minimum of 5+ years' related estimating infrastructure experience. Ideal candidate has demonstrated experience with estimating infrastructure self-performed construction projects (civil, earthwork, drainage, structural/bridge, grading, concrete, form-work, asphalt, underground utilities). If no degree, a minimum of 10+ years experience combined in Estimating, Field Construction/Superintendent experience required
• Experience leading estimates and small estimating teams, providing coaching/mentoring is required at this level
• Exceptionally strong attention to detail, communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office products (e.g. Excel, Work, Outlook, PowerPoint) and proficient with various estimating tools and eager to learn "InEight"
• Ability to perform estimating duties as outlined above, ability to consult with stakeholders in bid preparation, and interface with clients and perform preconstruction functions.
• Ability to go to site locations as required for walkdowns, and other estimating related functions

Other Titles

Other titles: Sr. Estimator, Project Estimator, Cost Estimator, Proposal Estimator, Preconstruction Manager, Superintendent, Project Engineer,

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

Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.