Sr. Estimator - Westlake, TX

Kiewit; Westlake (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an experienced Heavy Civil Estimator to deliver timely, accurate cost proposals for large-scale infrastructure across the Central United States. Focus areas include bid-build, design-build, and EPC with emphasis on grading, utilities, bridges, drainage, and transportation projects.

The role requires 2+ years in civil estimating, collaboration with engineers and operations, and a commitment to safety and quality during preconstruction.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of construction experience with at least 2+ years directly in civil/heavy civil estimating.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of specifications, bid documents, contract terms, and field-based construction logistics.
• Proven ability to interpret engineering drawings, develop constructability plans, and produce competitive estimates under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills in fast-paced environments.
• Committed to safety, quality, and operational excellence throughout the preconstruction process.

Responsibilities

• Develop pricing strategies and cost summaries based on contract documents, conceptual plans, and site conditions.
• Analyze plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, and addenda to fully understand project scope and potential risk items.
• Conduct jobsite investigations to identify access constraints, material haul distances, and unique conditions impacting cost.
• Collaborate with engineers and operations teams to align estimating approaches with means and methods of construction.
• Evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotes for completeness, scope alignment, and competitiveness.
• Maintain and update historical cost databases, productivity metrics, and unit pricing based on regional performance.
• Participate in peer reviews and bid strategy sessions, providing input on construction phasing, schedule impact, and resource requirements.
• Remain current with industry trends, material cost fluctuations, equipment capabilities, and construction innovations.
• Support constructability reviews and VE proposals in pursuit and preconstruction phases.

Skills

Cost estimating

Bid strategy

Communication

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

Bluebeam

Trimble

HCSS HeavyBid

On-Screen Takeoff

Microsoft Excel

MS Project

Primavera P6

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Requisition ID: 177042

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: South Central District

Department: Estimating

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Experienced Heavy Civil Estimator with a proven track record of delivering timely, accurate cost proposals for large-scale infrastructure projects across the Central United States. Demonstrates deep understanding of bid-build, design-build, and Engineer, Procure, Construct (EPC) methodologies with hands-on estimating experience for heavy civil scopes including structural concrete, grading, utilities, drainage, water/wastewater, and transportation infrastructure. Skilled in conceptual estimating, quantity takeoffs, cost analysis, and working with multi-disciplinary teams to develop competitive and compliant proposals.

District Overview

Aligns well with Kiewit’s Central District portfolio—specializing in self-perform operations, including mass grading, paving, structural bridge concrete, and complex heavy civil scopes. Experienced in producing estimates under aggressive timelines and navigating complex specifications, with a focus on constructability and risk mitigation.

Location

Open to supporting infrastructure projects based out of Dallas / Westlake, TX, with availability to travel to job sites across the South Central U.S., as needed for preconstruction site investigations, walkdowns, and field verifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop pricing strategies and cost summaries based on contract documents, conceptual plans, and site conditions.
• Analyze plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, and addenda to fully understand project scope and potential risk items.
• Conduct jobsite investigations to identify access constraints, material haul distances, and unique conditions impacting cost.
• Collaborate with engineers and operations teams to align estimating approaches with means and methods of construction.
• Evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotes for completeness, scope alignment, and competitiveness.
• Maintain and update historical cost databases, productivity metrics, and unit pricing based on regional performance.
• Participate in peer reviews and bid strategy sessions, providing input on construction phasing, schedule impact, and resource requirements.
• Remain current with industry trends, material cost fluctuations, equipment capabilities, and construction innovations.
• Support constructability reviews and VE proposals in pursuit and preconstruction phases.
• Bluebeam, Trimble, HCSS HeavyBid, On-Screen Takeoff, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint
• Familiar with scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project) for cost-loaded schedule input and time-based estimating

Qualifications

• 2+ years of construction experience with at least 2+ years directly in civil/heavy civil estimating.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of specifications, bid documents, contract terms, and field-based construction logistics.
• Proven ability to interpret engineering drawings, develop constructability plans, and produce competitive estimates under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills in fast-paced environments.
• Committed to safety, quality, and operational excellence throughout the preconstruction process.

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.