Mechanical Equipment Estimator

Kiewit Corporation; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Kiewit Corporation is seeking a Mechanical Equipment Estimator in Lenexa, KS. This full-time role focuses on preparing and presenting estimates for large power projects, including manhour and cost analysis, coordinating with other estimators, and pricing for construction support services.

You will review RFPs, develop bid packages, and mentor junior estimators as part of a collaborative estimating team across North America. Relocation support is available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in mechanical, electrical, civil or construction-related technology OR extensive and related work experience.
• 1+ years of related construction, field, or office experience.
• Experience with complex EPC or bid/build projects, especially mechanical equipment scope.
• Strong ability to read blueprints and P&ID drawings.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel; capable of creating and maintaining complex spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Support development of complete mechanical equipment estimates for large power projects across North America.
• Determine installation quantities based on drawings, specs, and past equipment layouts.
• Develop and review bid packages for subcontractors and suppliers.
• Create crane plans and select construction equipment for installation.

Skills

Blueprints reading

P&ID's

Excel advanced

Data analysis

Communication

Leadership

Education

Engineering degree or related experience

Tools

Bluebeam

Hard Dollar

3D Lift Plan

SketchUp

Job description

Home District/Group:Kiewit Power Constructors District

Market:Power

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

As a Mechanical Equipment Estimator, you will prepare, review, and present estimates for projects in the power industry. In this role, you will be responsible for performing construction installation manhour and cost analysis, coordinating with multiple internal construction discipline estimators, and acquiring pricing for construction support services.

District Overview

Kiewit Power Constructors (KPC) provides direct-hire construction services for Power Generation utilizing a union craft force. KPC builds major EPC power plant and solar projects throughout North America.

Location

This position is located in Lenexa, KS. Relocation assistance available.

Responsibilities

• Support development of complete mechanical equipment estimates for large, complex power projects across North America
• Determine installation quantities necessary for mechanical work based on drawings, specifications, and past project equipment arrangements
• Develop and review bid packages for subcontractor and suppliers as required for the work
• Develop crane plans and determine construction equipment necessary to install mechanical equipment.
• Review the owner’s RFP and plans/specifications to gain a comprehensive understanding of the project
• Prepare and present your estimate to management team and external clients
• Collaborate with the disciplines to eliminate any gaps in work scope and/or technical deliverables
• Uphold a professional relationship with the estimating team, clients, subcontractors, and suppliers while consulting on various facets of the estimate process
• Stay aware of trends and developments, such as new equipment, methods, and procedures that are developing across the company and industry
• Mentor and train young Field Engineers and Estimators.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in mechanical, electrical, civil or construction-related technology OR extensive and related work experience leading to a thorough understanding of the knowledge, skills, and abilities as described above.
• 1+ years of related construction, field, or office experience
• Extensive knowledge and demonstrated experience with complex EPC or bid/build projects, specifically mechanical equipment scope
• Skilled in Blueprint reading and understanding/visualizing mechanical drawings and P&ID's
• Exceptionally strong attention to detail, communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
• Experience with Microsoft Suite applications; advanced proficiency in Excel with creating, organizing, and manipulating complex spreadsheets with ability to build and maintain spreadsheet tools using formulas, functions, and lookups.
• Ability to organize, analyze, and present data accurately
• Experience in Bluebeam, Hard Dollar, 3D Lift Plan, and/or SketchUp preferred but not required. #LI-EA1

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.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

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.