Sr. Estimator

Kiewit; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit’s Central District is seeking a Sr. Civil Estimator to join our Lenexa, KS office. You will lead self-performed civil estimates for heavy civil/infrastructure projects, coordinating with preconstruction and field teams to drive accurate bids and reduce risk.

Preferred candidates have 5+ years of EPC estimating experience, strong leadership, and proficiency with InEight and MS Office; willingness to travel to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering, construction, estimating or similar field, with 5+ years infrastructure estimating experience.
• Experience leading estimates and small estimating teams.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and estimating tools; willing to learn InEight.
• Willingness to visit site locations for walkdowns.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead complete estimates and quantity takeoffs for self-performed civil scopes.
• Review plans/specs to define construction approach for the estimate.
• Review proposals and bid docs; ensure estimate accuracy.
• Conduct site investigations before planning operations.
• Collaborate with PMs, design engineers, superintendents to align phasing.
• Lead subcontractor and vendor selection; mentor teams.

Skills

5+ years estimating infrastructure

Leading estimating teams

InEight Estimate

MS Office (Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint)

Strong communication & leadership

Education

BS in engineering, construction, estimating or related field

Tools

InEight Estimate

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Position Overview

We have a large backlog of work in the Power, Water, Industrial and Heavy Civil sectors and are looking for a Sr. Civil Estimator to join our team! Estimating is not a back-office function at Kiewit -its a core business driver! Estimating determines how we work, how we plan work and protects the company from necessary risk! We value estimating expertise, and are looking for a mid-career professional that wants to grow their Estimating expertise and be mentored by the best! In this role you will be be trained to lead estimates, work with our preconstruction and construction teams, supporting a variety of Infrastructure self-performed projects. This division of Kiewit executes hands-on construction in the infrastructure market performing mass grading/excavation, drainage, paving, utility work, earthwork, site development, concrete, asphalt for large scale highway/bridge projects, aviation projects, rail/transit, reservoirs, and heavy water/wastewater. If you have 5+ years in Civil estimating for EPC projects in heavy civil or related market area, we would love to talk with you!

Requisition ID: 181635

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Central District

Department: Estimating

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

District Overview

Kiewit’s Central District is one of our largest infrastructure districts specializing in heavy civil, structural concrete/bridge, water/wastewater, and transportation projects. We self-perform work such as mass grading, drainage, paving, underground piping, underground utility infrastructure, and more - so be ready to get your hands dirty! While headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the majority of our work is concentrated in the Central and South-Central regions of the United States. We are looking for people committed to the construction industry rather than design.

Location

This position will be located for the Kansas City metro area, in our Lenexa Kansas Area office.

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.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering, construction, estimating or similar field, and a minimum of 5+ years' related estimating infrastructure experience. Ideal candidate has demonstrated experience with estimating infrastructure self-performed construction projects (civil, earthwork, drainage, structural/bridge, grading, concrete, form-work, asphalt, underground utilities). If no degree, a minimum of 10+ years experience combined in Estimating, Field Construction/Superintendent experience required
• 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
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office products (e.g. Excel, Work, Outlook, PowerPoint) and proficient with various estimating tools and eager to learn "InEight"
• Ability to perform estimating duties as outlined above, ability to consult with stakeholders in bid preparation, and interface with clients and perform preconstruction functions.
• Ability to go to site locations as required for walkdowns, and other estimating related functions

Other titles: Sr. Estimator, Project Estimator, Cost Estimator, Proposal Estimator, Preconstruction Manager, Superintendent, Project Engineer

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

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.