Lead Piping Estimator - Oil, Gas, & Chemical

Position Overview

The Lead Piping Estimator is a career-level professional that manages all aspects of the estimate from kickoff to turnover.  All estimate disciplines rely on you for leadership and the Estimate Sponsor depends on you to be the expert on piping costs and estimate details.   Your role is critical to make sure the Estimate Sponsor’s vision and strategic planning is executed, so the estimate of the job is done at the right cost. The Lead Piping Estimator has the opportunity to learn and understand other roles of Kiewit’s OGC business to continue their career development. The Lead Piping Estimator will assist and support the Estimate Sponsor when presenting estimates to the executive leadership team during estimate reviews.

District Overview

Kiewit Energy was established to better serve the diverse and expanding energy market. Kiewit Energy provides cohesive engineering, procurement and construction services to the oil, gas, refining, chemicals, petrochemicals, biofuels, and other process industries. Early Contract Involvement presence offering clients long-term relationships, providing integrated schedules, realistic construction estimates, and construction driven execution planning.
 

Location

This position is located in the Energy Corridor in the greater Houston, TX area. One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.

Responsibilities

•    Coordinate with Estimating Management on Piping related issues.
•    Provide direction to the estimate piping team and assigning tasks to team 
•    Ensure the proper Kiewit estimating system template(s) are utilized.
•    Provide oversight of all information being entered into the Kiewit estimating system to ensure an accurate piping estimate.
•    Responsible for ensuring that all engineering deliverables are produced, checked, and issued to the estimate team on schedule.
•    Responsible for coordination between the estimating piping discipline and estimating management. 
•    Develop Piping Estimate Risks & Opportunities.
•    Develop Piping Estimate Clarifications & Exceptions.
•    Responsible for ensuring that all estimate review book piping information is complete 
•    Prepare for all reviews in accordance with the Kiewit estimating standards.
•    Present Estimate to Kiewit Leadership
•    Assist Lead Estimator Piping Department Manager in developing and maintaining standard tools.
•    Assist Lead Estimator Piping Department Manager in developing any Departmental Initiatives.
•    Travel to project sites to collect data, as required.

Qualifications

•    Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management with an emphasis in Piping is preferred OR extensive and related work experience leading to a thorough understanding of the knowledge, skills, and abilities described above.
•    At least five years’ experience in a related role.
•    Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
•    Knowledge and understanding of construction mean/methods.
•    Strong attention to detail; strong communication, interpersonal, leadership, and team-building skills.
•    Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products (e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
•    Strong organizational and time management skills.
•    Strong written and verbal communications skills.
•    Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

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