Estimator - Kiewit Building Group

Kiewit; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Kiewit Building Group in Federal Way, WA is seeking an Estimator to support multiple vertical building projects across commercial, education, sports, healthcare, and government markets. You’ll perform quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, constructability reviews, and subcontractor pricing, while aiding bid development and self-perform considerations.

Responsibilities include reviewing drawings, leading bid packages, and coordinating with preconstruction and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or construction related fields preferred.
• 1+ years' related preconstruction or estimating experience.
• Exceptionally strong attention to detail, communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• LEED knowledge or certification preferred but not required.
• Experience with CMAR, Design-Build, or IPD delivery methods preferred but not required.
• Exposure to BIM/VDC tools and processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for assigned disciplines during conceptual, schematic, and design development phases.
• Perform reviews of drawings, specifications, and project documents to develop accurate scopes of work and identify project risks.
• Perform constructability reviews and cost estimating activities for assigned disciplines.
• Analyze and evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals to ensure alignment with project documents, estimate assumptions, and owner requirements.
• Develop bid packages, budgets, GMPs, cost models, and proposal documentation.
• Participate in value management, bid strategy, and bid closeout activities.
• Partner with preconstruction and operations teams to develop project logistics, sequencing, and estimating approaches.
• Conduct site investigations to identify conditions and risks that may affect pricing, constructability, or project execution.
• Maintain historical cost data and monitor industry trends, market conditions, equipment, methods, and pricing.
• Support subcontractor and vendor selection strategies.
• Communicate with owners, design teams, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to resolve estimating and bid-related issues.
• Develop proficiency in Kiewit’s InEight Estimate platform and applicable estimating tools.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

InEight Estimate

BIM/VDC tools

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Home District/Group:Kiewit Building Group

Market:Building

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit Building Group is looking for an Estimator that can support various estimates for vertical buildings in the markets of commercial, education, sports, healthcare, mixed use, housing, and government installations. Duties include plan and specification reviews, quantity takeoffs, constructability reviews, and cost estimating for assigned disciplines; soliciting and evaluating subcontractor pricing; working with other estimators; participating in bid closeout; and supporting the development of accurate cost estimates and proposals, including self-perform work.

District Overview

Kiewit Building Group is a leader in vertical building construction, delivering projects across the United States for both public and private clients. Our work spans the sports, healthcare, education, mission-critical, federal, arts and culture, and industrial markets. We deliver projects through a variety of contracting models, including Design-Build, CM-at-Risk, CM/GC, CM-for-Fee, and Firm-Fixed-Price. With extensive resources, deep market knowledge, and proven experience, we are equipped to successfully deliver projects of all sizes and complexities.

Location

This position is located in Federal Way, WA. If you are not local, relocation to the area is required and will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for assigned disciplines during conceptual, schematic, and design development phases.
• Perform reviews of drawings, specifications, and project documents to develop accurate scopes of work and identify project risks.
• Perform constructability reviews and cost estimating activities for assigned disciplines.
• Analyze and evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals to ensure alignment with project documents, estimate assumptions, and owner requirements.
• Develop bid packages, budgets, GMPs, cost models, and proposal documentation.
• Participate in value management, bid strategy, and bid closeout activities.
• Partner with preconstruction and operations teams to develop project logistics, sequencing, and estimating approaches.
• Conduct site investigations to identify conditions and risks that may affect pricing, constructability, or project execution.
• Maintain historical cost data and monitor industry trends, market conditions, equipment, methods, and pricing.
• Support subcontractor and vendor selection strategies.
• Communicate with owners, design teams, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to resolve estimating and bid-related issues.
• Develop proficiency in Kiewit’s InEight Estimate platform and applicable estimating tools.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or construction related fields preferred.
• 1+ years' related preconstruction or estimating experience.
• Exceptionally strong attention to detail, communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office products (e.g. Excel, Work, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• LEED knowledge or certification preferred but not required.
• Experience with CMAR, Design-Build, or IPD delivery methods preferred but not required.
• Exposure to BIM/VDC tools and processes.

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.

Base Compensation:$95,000/yr -$99,000/yr

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

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.