Lead Mechanical Estimator - Industrial & Water Engineering

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 125,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering (KIWE) in Lenexa, KS, is seeking a Lead Mechanical Estimator to lead comprehensive industrial EPC cost estimates. You will coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to deliver competitive, technically sound estimates and mentor the estimating group.

The role emphasizes leadership, process improvement, and collaboration across disciplines, with flexible work options available in Lenexa, KS.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited mechanical engineering degree required.
• Minimum 5+ years in engineering and design of Industrial/Water EPC or Design-Build projects.
• Proven ability to lead engineering and design teams.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of complete mechanical estimates for large EPC projects.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams.
• Review contract documents and develop equipment specs.
• Mentor and improve estimating processes.
• Present estimates to internal teams.
• Drive continuous improvement in estimating methods.

Skills

Mechanical estimating

Leadership

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Location:
Lenexa, KS, US

Requisition ID:182038

Job Level:Mid Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering (KIWE) is seeking a Lead Mechanical Estimator to join our Lenexa, Kansas office. This role is responsible for leading the development of comprehensive, competitive, and technically sound mechanical estimates for complex industrial projects.

The Lead Estimator partners closely with engineering, procurement, construction, and start-up teams to translate client scopes and RFP requirements into fully integrated EPC cost solutions. This position plays a critical leadership role in analyzing contract documents, developing/interpreting specifications and drawings, applying historical production data, and identifying cost-effective, constructible solutions that position Kiewit to win work.

In addition to delivering high-quality estimates, the Mechanical Lead Estimator supports the growth and continuous improvement of the mechanical estimating department through mentorship, process innovation, and collaboration across disciplines.

District Overview

Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc. is a full-service engineering consulting and design firm serving a broad range of industrial markets. With more than 1,300 engineers and design professionals across all major engineering disciplines, we support the industrial, transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets.

Our operations-focused engineering approach integrates over 130 years of construction expertise to deliver safe, efficient facilities — finishing projects on schedule and ensuring that Nobody Gets Hurt.

The Industrial & Water Engineering team includes process, mechanical, electrical, controls, structural, architectural, geotechnical, and civil disciplines. We specialize in EPC and design-build delivery for industrial projects in markets including:

• Datacenters


• Mineral Processing


• Renewable Fuels


• Pulp & Paper

Location

This position is based in Lenexa, Kansas. Opportunities for flexible work are available.

Responsibilities

• Perform early project design work such as process flow diagram development, mass/energy balances, preliminary equipment sizing and selection, and general facility layout/arrangement.


• Provide design, coordination, and oversight of various mechanical systems to support project scope development.


• Manage the completion of project design calculations and development of P&ID’s and equipment specifications to support project estimates.


• Coordinate and communicate all aspects of the project’s mechanical design within multi-disciplinary teams; including management and oversight of third-party engineering.


• Lead the development of complete, detailed mechanical estimates for large and complex industrial EPC projects with varying degrees of project definition as defined by AACE (Class 5 though Class 2).


• Analyze RFP documents and contract requirements to define scope clearly and eliminate gaps or overlaps.


• Review multidisciplinary engineering deliverables to understand project scope, construction requirements, and execution strategy.


• Collaborate across engineering disciplines to ensure technical alignment and completeness of project scope.


• Apply industry-standard estimating metrics, production rates, and historical data to validate pricing assumptions and explain variances.


• Develop cost analyses and present optimized solutions to internal teams.


• Identify cost-effective, technically compliant alternatives that enhance constructability and competitiveness.


• Interpret industry-standard codes and specifications to support sound engineering and estimating decisions.


• Partner with procurement, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure accurate quantities and competitive pricing.


• Lead internal estimate review meetings and executive presentations for the piping and mechanical disciplines.


• Support proposal development and bid form generation.


• Drive continuous improvement in estimating methods, tools, and processes to improve speed, consistency, and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent engineering program from an ABET accredited four-year university.


• 5+ years of experience in engineering and design of Industrial/Water EPC or Design -Build construction projects (large-project experience preferred).


• Demonstrated ability to lead engineering and design teams on complex, multidisciplinary projects.


• Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies.


• Strong communication, leadership, and team-building capabilities.


• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, procurement, and construction teams.


• Proficient in basic computing programs including the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).


• Results-driven mindset with a strong desire to win work and deliver best-value solutions.
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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.

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.

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