Mechanical Equipment Estimator- Kiewit Nuclear Solutions

Position Overview

As a Mechanical Equipment Estimator, you will prepare, review, and present estimates for projects in the nuclear power industry.  In this role, you will be responsible for performing construction installation manhour and cost analysis, coordinating with multiple internal construction discipline estimators, and acquiring pricing for construction support services.

Are you looking for an opportunity to be a part of a new, emerging nuclear market?  We are seeking experienced mechanical equipment estimators and experienced field engineers to join our team. At Kiewit, we are an innovative team of engineers, designers, and estimators that support projects throughout the company. Our staff leads and collaborates with Kiewit’s module fabrication and construction teams to approach construction-driven engineering with a focus on safe, cost effective, and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence. In an ever-changing job market, we offer a rare opportunity to be a part of a stable company with a proven history of success. Your role will be essential to our operations, ensuring that your contributions are valued and impactful within Kiewit Nuclear Solutions.

District Overview

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is a full-service engineering, project management, and construction provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the nuclear-related market from carbon-free, small modular reactors to Dept of Energy science, environmental and nuclear security mission capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the power utility, renewable energy, industrial, and infrastructure markets.  As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering excellence that provides wholistic solutions, differentiating our team from the rest of the industry. 
 
Our rapidly growing nuclear solutions business has opened new locations across North America to strengthen our market presence while executing work within the communities we live within and support. We are committed to build upon our history as one of the safest companies to work for by equipping our craft and staff with the best technology, processes, equipment, tools and safety programs available. 
 
We are an innovative team that prides itself on excellence through continuous improvement and an unwavering commitment to deliver for our clients. Our staff collaborates with Kiewit’s vast internal network of resources that span heavy civil and infrastructure, vertical and commercial buildings, industrial, as well our oil and gas and power generation markets, to drive safe and cost-effective solutions that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s core values of People, Integrity, Excellence, and Stewardship. 
 
On our team, you’ll have the opportunity to see, design and construct more than you ever imagined. Working hard will not only bring you satisfaction from a job well done, but it will help propel your career forward faster than you might expect. Kiewit’s culture encourages training, developing your skills, and tailoring your experience and knowledge to allow you to take on projects that impact millions across North America. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan, and unbeatable growth opportunities, joining Kiewit can bring a lifetime of personal success and satisfaction.

Location

The position is located in Lenexa, KS, Houston, TX, or Oak Ridge, TN.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical equipment estimates for complex EPC and bid/build projects.
• Analyze drawings and specifications to determine installation quantities and equipment needs.
• Prepare and review bid packages for subcontractors and suppliers.
• Create crane and equipment plans for mechanical installations.
• Review RFPs and project documents to ensure full scope understanding.
• Present estimates to internal leadership and external clients.
• Collaborate with engineering and construction teams to resolve scope gaps.
• Maintain professional relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Stay current on industry trends, tools, and construction methods.
• Mentor and train junior engineers and estimators.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Construction-related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2-4 years of construction, field, or estimating experience.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical scopes in large-scale EPC or bid/build projects.
• Proficient in blueprint reading and interpreting mechanical drawings and P&IDs.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, and leadership skills.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience with Bluebeam, Hard Dollar, 3D Lift Plan, and/or SketchUp preferred.