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Estimator 1 - Kiewit Offshore Services

Location: 

Ingleside, TX, US

 Requisition ID: 179315 

Job Level: Entry Level 

Home District/Group: Kiewit Offshore Services District 

Department: Estimating 

Market: OGC 

Employment Type: Full Time 

Position Overview

Kiewit Offshore Services (KOS) is seeing an Estimator to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a key part in developing accurate and competitive cost estimates for complex projects. As an estimator, you will collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction team to analyze project requirements, evaluate risk, and prepare detailed proposals that support successful project execution.

District Overview

Kiewit Offshore Services, a district (or business unit) of Kiewit Corporation that builds structurally complex jackets and topsides for offshore oil drilling rigs. Located in Ingleside, TX, just 20 minutes outside of Corpus Christi, the 550-acre fabrication yard is home to impressive operations year-round. The projects built by Kiewit Offshore Services require significant equipment planning, detailed cost estimates and schedules, a strong commitment to safety, and result in truly unforgettable achievements.

The Kiewit Offshore Services team is a diverse, tight-knit group known for being extremely schedule-driven, high-energy, friendly, and hardworking. Within the Oil, Gas & Chemical Industry, their teams are among the best—evidenced by the countless project opportunities from owners who seek their expertise when faced with complex challenges. Kiewit Offshore Service leaders are looking for employees who enjoy living in Southern Texas, are ready for a fast-paced career, are trainable, and can work well within a diverse team.

Location

This position is located at Kiewit Offshore Services (KOS) in Ingleside, TX.

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 Oil, Gas, and Chemical market.

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

• Participate in Task Force Meetings, brainstorms, and working sessions with estimators and engineers/designers.

• Identify, quantify, and communicate Risk throughout the estimating process.

• Participate in pre-bid, pre-construction, and post project completion meetings.

• Meet productivity and timeline goals for bids produced, be able to meet scheduled deadlines.

• Performing site visits and investigations as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in construction management, Engineering or related degree preferred

• GPA above 3.0 preferred

• 0-2 years’ experience in estimating

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

• Possess strong mathematical and computer skills

• Must be able to meet deadlines and have excellent time management skills

• 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

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
  • Openings are to fill both existing vacancies and newly created positions

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

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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