Senior Civil Estimator — Heavy Civil & Infrastructure EPC

Kiewit; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical, dental and vision

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Sr. Civil Estimator to join our Lenexa, KS team with 5+ years in civil estimating for EPC projects. You will lead self-performed infrastructure estimates, mentor junior staff, and coordinate with preconstruction and construction teams.

You will work across heavy civil, grading, drainage, utilities, bridges and rail/transit projects, using InEight Estimate and Microsoft Office. Travel to site for walkdowns will be required as needed.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering, construction, estimating or similar field, and a minimum of 5+ years' related estimating infrastructure experience.
• 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
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and estimating tools; eager to learn InEight
• Ability to go to site locations for walkdowns and estimating functions

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

Skills

Lead estimates

Mentoring

Attention to detail

Communication

Leadership

Walkdowns

Client coordination

InEight Estimate

Excel

Education

BS in engineering/estimating

Tools

InEight Estimate

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Kiewit is seeking a Sr. Civil Estimator to join our Lenexa, KS team with 5+ years in civil estimating for EPC projects. You will lead self-performed infrastructure estimates, mentor junior staff, and coordinate with preconstruction and construction teams.

You will work across heavy civil, grading, drainage, utilities, bridges and rail/transit projects, using InEight Estimate and Microsoft Office. Travel to site for walkdowns will be required as needed.