Estimator Senior/Construction

Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
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! 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! 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.
ENR ranks Kiewit as #2 in Construction, and we excel at delivering EPC projects, particularly in large-scale infrastructure projects. If you are looking for a career, with stability and a diverse portfolio of EPC projects to work on and want to work on hyperscale projects, look no further! We are an employee-owned company which fosters dedication and commitment to project success and are positioned as a key player in meeting growing infrastructure construction demands across the country. We cultivate a culture of excellence, innovation and teamwork, making it the most rewarding place to build your career.
At Kiewit, we believe in building more than just structures, we build relationships, strengthen communities and improve the world. We don't just build projects - we build careers! With top notch health benefits, great time off, flexible work options, a wealth-building 401K plan and unbeatable growth opportunities - we are deeply invested in the future of our employees. 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! This position will be located for the Kansas City metro area, in our Lenexa Kansas Area office.
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 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.
Provide leadership and strategy in subcontractor and vendor selection process; May lead small estimating teams and lead estimates for projects.
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
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 go to site locations as required for walkdowns, and other estimating related functions
#Estimator, Project Estimator, Cost Estimator, Proposal Estimator, Preconstruction Manager, Superintendent, Project Engineer,
Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
Work overtime and weekends as required.
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.
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