Sr. Estimator

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

Requisition ID: 181635

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Central District

Department: Estimating

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

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! If you are a Superintendent or Sr. Field or Project Engineer with stong skills in civil estimating in civil construction and ready to step out of the travel life, this could be an opportunity for you.

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

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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.

Company: Kiewit