Operational Estimator - Kiewit Nuclear Solutions

Requisition ID: 178602

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Nuclear Solutions

Department: Project Controls

Market: Nuclear

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

KNS has an opening for a mid-career operational estimator in our growing team. You will be part of our rapidly growing nuclear market, which includes civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines. This role will support quantity takeoffs, project status, and change orders. Also involved in work package development.

District Overview

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is a full-service engineering, project management, and construction provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the nuclear-related market from carbon free, small modular reactors to Dept of Energy science, environmental and nuclear security mission capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the power utility, renewable energy, industrial, and infrastructure markets. As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering excellence that provides wholistic solutions, differentiating our team from the rest of the industry.

Our rapidly growing nuclear solutions business has opened new locations across North America to strengthen our market presence while executing work within the communities we live within and support. We are committed to build upon our history as one of the safest companies to work for by equipping our craft and staff with the best technology, processes, equipment, tools and safety programs available.

We are an innovative team that prides itself on excellence through continuous improvement and an unwavering commitment to deliver for our clients. Our staff collaborates with Kiewit’s vast internal network of resources that span heavy civil and infrastructure, vertical and commercial buildings, industrial, as well our oil and gas and power generation markets, to drive safe and cost-effective solutions that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s core values of People, Integrity, Excellence, and Stewardship.

On our team, you’ll have the opportunity to see, design and construct more than you ever imagined. Working hard will not only bring you satisfaction from a job well done, but it will help propel your career forward faster than you might expect. Kiewit’s culture encourages training, developing your skills, and tailoring your experience and knowledge to allow you to take on projects that impact millions across North America. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan, and unbeatable growth opportunities, joining Kiewit can bring a lifetime of personal success and satisfaction.

Location

This position is based at one of KNS's office locations: Lenexa, KS; Oak Ridge, TN; Aiken, SC; or Idaho Falls, ID.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and interpret Contract Documents (RFP, specifications, etc.).

• Perform all tasks related to quantity takeoff and pricing of design-build projects in the nuclear market

• Support work package scoping and development

• Coordinate with estimators and engineers/designers to provide constructability input and value engineering for preliminary project plans.

• Participate in the planning process, brainstorms, and working sessions with estimators and engineers/designers.• Identify, quantify, and communicate Risk throughout the estimating process.• Performing site visits and investigations as needed.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related degree preferred

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in estimating and quantity takeoffs

• Proficiency in one core discipline

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office products (e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

• Possess strong mathematical and computer skills

• Must be able to meet deadlines

• Effective oral and written communication skills

• Candidates must possess a strong work ethic

• Work independently as well as part of a team

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

• Good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies

• Must be willing to travel as the job requires

• This role requires a facility-specific clearance that requires U.S. citizenship to obtain.

Working Conditions

This position may require working on an active construction site.

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.

• FIELD ROLES ONLY May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

Base Compensation: $95,000/yr - $99,000/yr

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

This posting will be active from: 04/28/2026 - 06/13/2026

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