Senior Industrial Estimator - EPC & Project Leadership

Kiewit; Lenexa, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Retirement plans with matching

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering in Lenexa, KS, seeks a Lead Estimator to join our Lenexa/Lone Tree team. You will lead the development of detailed estimates for large industrial EPC projects, partnering with engineering, procurement, construction, and start-up teams to translate client scopes into competitive EPC cost solutions.

The role requires analyzing contract documents, applying historical data, and mentoring others while driving continuous improvement in estimating methods across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field — or equivalent experience demonstrating advanced estimating expertise.
• 5+ years of experience estimating industrial EPC or construction projects (large-project experience preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to lead estimate efforts 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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of complete, detailed 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 construction requirements and execution strategy.
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines to ensure technical alignment and completeness of estimate 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 codes and specifications to support sound engineering and estimating decisions.
• Partner with procurement, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure accurate quantities and competitive pricing.
• Generate indirect related costs estimates inclusive of commercial costs, staffing costs, site facilities and site services.
• Lead internal estimate review meetings and executive presentations.
• Support proposal development and bid form generation.
• Understand project execution strategies, sequencing, geographic considerations, and best practices to ensure practical and buildable solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement in estimating methods, tools, and processes to improve speed, consistency, and accuracy.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Team-building

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering in Lenexa, KS, seeks a Lead Estimator to join our Lenexa/Lone Tree team. You will lead the development of detailed estimates for large industrial EPC projects, partnering with engineering, procurement, construction, and start-up teams to translate client scopes into competitive EPC cost solutions.

The role requires analyzing contract documents, applying historical data, and mentoring others while driving continuous improvement in estimating methods across