Senior Utilities Estimator - Kiewit Infrastucture Engineers

Senior Utilities Estimator - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Location: Lone Tree, CO, US

Position Overview: Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers (KIE) is looking for a Sr Utility Estimator to join our Lone Tree team. This job position will support project pursuits and awarded projects by coordinating and managing Utility Design and SUE on a variety of Kiewit's largest projects. The candidate should possess enough experience to be considered a subject matter expert in the field of utility design and be experienced with infrastructure utility coordination and construction techniques.

Responsibilities: Perform quantity takeoffs from source files including CAD, Microstation, or PDF; prepare estimates for subcontracted and self-perform utility work including: water, wastewater, gas, electric, telecom. Travel to project or pursuit offices, interface with other discipline estimators to ensure scope alignment; input quantities into estimating software, apply unit pricing based on actual historical costs using Kiewit database. In the absence of historical costs, able to prepare theoretical estimate. Research historical projects to determine past-costs applicable to the work being performed; prepare top-down estimates (high-level ROMs) and bottoms up estimates by analyzing every aspect of every operation in detail; prepare subcontractor bid packages includes compiling quantities and writing detailed scope. Answer technical questions from bidders and work with Kiewit Supply Network to compile quote comparison sheet. Prepare and present estimate review packet; prepare construction schedule by advising schedule technicians on activity logic, duration, and resource loading such as manhours and quantity. Working knowledge of Kiewit standard account codes, apply correct account codes to estimated work. Continuous improvement such as self-paced training and estimate debrief sessions.

Qualifications: Civil Engineering or Construction Management Degree; 20 years minimum experience - with preferably 5 in estimating; able to open and manipulate.dwg,.dgn, .pdf files; working knowledge of Bentley Projectwise; basic knowledge of utility construction means and methods; utility construction field management recommended; advanced knowledge of Microsoft excel; knowledge of Estimating softwares such as HCSS or Hard Dollar. Basic knowledge of heavy civil construction operations such as grading, paving, drainage, structures; possesses a high level of attention to detail, self-checking of work for accuracy is imperative.

Base Compensation: $142,000/yr - $149,000/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.