Senior Mechanical Estimator – Industrial & Water EPC

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); Hybrid; 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

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.