Senior Power Delivery Estimator for Complex Projects

Kiewit Corporation; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Power Delivery is seeking an experienced Estimator to develop, review and present comprehensive cost estimates for power delivery projects. This role interprets contract documents, specifications, drawings and reference information; develops conceptual and detailed estimates; performs cost and constructability analyses; and communicates the estimate basis and execution plan to stakeholders.

The Estimator supports proposal development from pre-bid through project execution and may guide

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, electrical, mechanical, construction management, construction engineering or a related field, or equivalent relevant education and experience.
• Five or more years of related estimating, engineering or construction experience; experience developing estimates for complex projects is preferred.
• Knowledge of power delivery construction, including transmission, distribution, substations, civil works, concrete structures or related EPC projects.
• Ability to develop estimates from conceptual-level information and detailed design documents.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Develop complete conceptual and detailed estimates for large, complex power delivery projects.
• Read, analyze and interpret bid documents, contract requirements, specifications, drawings and reference information to understand project scope and establish the basis of estimate.
• Develop construction plans, methods, schedules and constructability assumptions to support labor, equipment, material, subcontract and indirect cost estimates.
• Prepare quantity, material and labor takeoffs and complete cost analyses using historical data and current market information.
• Identify scope gaps, risks, unusual site conditions and technical issues; develop assumptions and formal questions for proposal submittal.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, legal and project teams to evaluate design considerations and execution approaches.
• Manage estimating data and use estimating and document-review software to produce accurate, timely estimates.
• Prepare and present estimate details and support documentation during internal and external reviews.
• Review estimates prepared by others for completeness and accuracy; help resolve differences in scope and bid items.
• Support proposal documents, clarifications, change orders and job cost projections throughout the project life cycle.

Skills

Estimating

Cost estimation

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil/ electrical/ mechanical/ construction management/ construction engineering

Tools

InEight Estimate

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Kiewit Power Delivery is seeking an experienced Estimator to develop, review and present comprehensive cost estimates for power delivery projects. This role interprets contract documents, specifications, drawings and reference information; develops conceptual and detailed estimates; performs cost and constructability analyses; and communicates the estimate basis and execution plan to stakeholders.

The Estimator supports proposal development from pre-bid through project execution and may guide