Estimator

Location: 

Calgary, AB, CA

Requisition ID: 179933 

Job Level: Mid Level 

Home District/Group: Kiewit Foundations Co 

Department: Estimating 

Market: Building 

Employment Type: Full Time 

 

Position Overview

As an Estimator , you will lead various estimates specifically for the Kiewit Foundations district.

District Overview

Kiewit Foundations self-performs complex geotechnical projects across North America, delivering creative, cost-efficient solutions responsive to each project's site conditions. We utilize value engineering, constructability reviews, and our depth of expertise to offer constructible solutions that optimize budget and schedule. Foundations perform these operations with our fleet of specialty equipment and the management resources of one of the top builders in the country. 

Location

Calgary, AB

Responsibilities

  • Reading and interpreting documents      
  • Subcontractor solicitation     
  • Leading a team of estimators      
  • Analyzing drawing and specifications      
  • Reviewing and assisting with proposals and other documentation to prepare cost estimates for various projects     
  • Conceptual estimating      
  • Preconstruction services      
  • Design management 

Qualifications

  • Ability to travel as needed (<25%) 
  • Undergraduate degree in construction management, construction engineering, civil engineer, architecture, or related field.  
  • 5-10 years' estimating experience required where you have been the lead estimator for at least half that time. 
  • Passion for preconstruction and estimating.     
  • Applicant must be familiar with conceptual, hard bid and self-perform estimating.     
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.     
  • Must be detail oriented and technically sound with effective communication skills. 
  • Strong work ethic is a must.     
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. 
  • Ability to utilize computers, and experienced with Microsoft Office, On Screen takeoff, Hard Dollar, Timberline and/or MC2, or other estimating software programs. 
  • Interested in professional development and continued education. 
  • Hard Dollar Estimating Software experience, LEED AP distinction and BIM experience a plus. 

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

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.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.


There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come. 

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities. 

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.  

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.


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