Foundations Estimator - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Kiewit; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 112,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Foundations Estimator, where you'll play a key role in preparing and presenting estimates for foundational and underground projects. This position offers the chance to work on large-scale projects that impact communities across North America. With a commitment to training and professional development, you will enhance your skills while contributing to innovative designs that meet client expectations. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative environment that fosters career growth and success. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

401k retirement plan with matching

Generous paid time off

Employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a related role with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to train and mentor younger estimators.

Responsibilities

• Develop complete estimates for large, complex jobs.
• Collaborate to determine efficient means to estimate costs.

Skills

Foundation construction experience

Cost analysis

Microsoft Office proficiency

Negotiation skills

Team-building skills

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in Civil Engineering

Extensive related work experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Foundations Estimator - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Foundations Estimator - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

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Requisition ID: 173446

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: 1Estimating Infrastructure

Department: Estimating

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As an Estimator at KIE, you will prepare, review and present discipline estimates for specific project proposal activities. In this role, you will provide estimating assistance and guidance to projects, develops conceptual estimates and performs cost analysis. You will be responsible for assisting in the development of discipline/service estimators, developing and updating historical databases, and assisting in the development of department procedures. Provides direction to others on project/program level tasks.

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District Overview

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering's Design Build Management team are driving clients to turn to Kiewit during all stages of design-build projects to manage their multi-disciplined design teams to improve schedule, control costs and minimize risk. Our construction-driven engineers analyze root causes and resolve design issues before they impact schedule and budget. Particularly on large design-build projects, clients benefit from the proven processes and tools used by Kiewit to minimize project risk. We are an in-house resource that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff shares experiences gained, innovative concepts, and design best practices for all projects that we support.

Our participation leads to safe, cost effective, and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.

On our team, you’ll have the opportunity to see more, touch more, and do more than you ever imagined. Working hard will not only bring you satisfaction from a job well done, but it will help propel your career forward faster than you might expect. We will train you, develop your skills, and allow you to take on projects that impact millions across North America. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan, and unbeatable growth opportunities, by joining Kiewit, you’re ensuring a lifetime of success.

Location

This position is based out of our Lone Tree, CO Offices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and determine the most efficient means and methods to estimate the cost to construct underground & foundational works related projects
• Develop complete estimates for very large, complex jobs.
• Create logistic plans for material handling.
• Self-motivated, able to meet deadlines working independently.
• Train and mentor younger estimators in the preparation estimates.
• Review estimates prepared by other estimating groups or V partners to determine data completeness and procedures; aid in resolving differences in bid items
• Use recognized engineer techniques and procedures to conduct estimates and ad here to standard company policy and
• Must be capable of handling major technical problems encountered during bid preparation.
• Stay current on various trends and developments such as new equipment, methods, and procedures developing in the industry or specialized discipline.
• Prepare special studies or reports required by the unusual nature of some bid items or conditions.)
  
  
  

Qualifications

Undergraduate or graduate degree in Civil 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 10 years' experience in a related role

Demonstrated experience of a variety of Foundation construction/engineering experience

Strong attention to detail; strong communication, interpersonal, leadership and team-building skills

Excellent negotiation skills

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

Ability and willingness to learn and teach.

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.
  
  
  

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

Base Compensation: $112,000 - $130,000

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

This posting will be active from: 04/09/2025 - 08/01/2025

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction and Civil Engineering

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