Estimator

Kiewit

Our Lenexa-based team is seeking Estimating professionals, with buildings and construction experience, as well as electrical, mechanical, and civil/structural estimating experience. Our Estimators are responsible for material takeoffs, cost analysis, preparation, and presentation of discipline estimates for large and complex projects. The position also involves the maintenance of historical databases while assisting in the development of department procedures. The targeted markets include but are not limited to Nuclear, DOE, and DOD contracts.

Requisition Details

Requisition ID: 182549

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Nuclear Solutions

Department: Estimating

Market: Nuclear

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Are you ready to help shape the future of clean energy? Join Kiewit Nuclear Solutions, where we’re committed to creating a carbon-free future by providing reliable and affordable nuclear energy. With a strong nuclear safety culture and a focus on innovative, clean energy solutions, Kiewit Nuclear Solutions offers you the chance to play a pivotal role in the emerging nuclear market.

Our Nuclear Solutions division operates across North America, delivering engineering, project management, and construction services to the nuclear sector, including carbon-free energy initiatives and DOE/DOD contracts. The role involves estimating for a range of projects, maintaining databases, and contributing to procedures to support department success.

Location

This position is based out of Lenexa, KS.

Responsibilities

• Review RFP to determine scope of work and estimate requirements
• Perform quantity takeoff development from drawings, specifications, and other related documentation
• Develop an estimate to support proposal creation and bid submittal documents, especially when it comes to complex pricing sheets (ie bid forms, bid tabs, etc)
• Determine labor, material, construction equipment, subcontract, and other direct cost for self-performed construction execution
• Analyze crew structures for composite rate development in union, merit shop, and prevailing wage labor markets
• Learn and become a subject matter expert with InEight Estimating software
• Align bid packages to proposal requirements prior to being issued to subcontractors and vendors
• Evaluate Quote Comparison Sheets once subcontractor and vendor pricing has been received
• Be involved with the construction execution plan, and upon project award, it is expected that the basis of estimate will serve as the actual plan for construction
• Assist the Lead Estimator in identifying / mitigating risk and performing cost analysis
• Participate in the estimate review process with internal and external team members
• If necessary, assist in customer presentation preparation
• Determine project successes and areas for improvement by analyzing past cost from ongoing and completed projects
• Upon successful contract award, assist with project initiation by conforming the estimate while working with business, project controls, and the production team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering / Technology and may be substituted with extensive and related work experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in commercial and industrial construction

• Buildings, mechanical, electrical, and/or civil/structural experience is desired.

• Exceptionally strong attention to detail

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Demonstrate advanced skills with Microsoft Excel

• 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.