Civil Estimator - Power Estimating
Lenexa, KS, US
Requisition ID: 176573
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering
Department: Estimating
Market: Power
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
We are an innovative team of engineers, designers and estimators that supports complex projects throughout the company. The Civil Estimator will be responsible for developing the civil construction estimate within the estimate schedule and collaborate with Kiewit’s construction teams to approach construction-driven engineering with a focus on safe, cost effective, and innovative designs that meet client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence. #LI-LW1
District Overview
Kiewit Power Engineers brings various project types to life across North America, including gas-fired generation, power delivery, environmental retrofits, renewables and new technology, and water/wastewater. Our staff leads the power markets engineering process and collaborates with Kiewit's construction teams to focus on safe, cost-effective and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit's legacy of excellence.
Location
This position will be based out of our office in Lenexa, KS.
Responsibilities
- Assist in reviewing and interpreting client Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to develop detailed cost estimates.
- Collaborate with civil engineers and designers to review preliminary site plans for quantity takeoffs.
- Perform accurate quantity takeoffs for earthwork, site surfacing, underground piping, and drainage.
- Help develop subcontract and material bid packages with the procurement team.
- Respond to bidder questions and assist in final bid evaluations.
- Identify bid qualifications, risks, and assumptions, ensuring estimates and proposals are well-documented.
- Participate in estimate reviews with senior estimators and management.
- Compare self-perform estimates with subcontractor quotes.
- Utilize software for computer-aided design and construction estimating.
- Support the proposal team with civil-specific content for projects.
- Understand and communicate civil construction methods used in pricing estimates.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
- 2-4 years of experience in construction estimating.
- Knowledge of general civil-site designs, drainage systems, grading, utilities, and roads/paving.
- Ability to coordinate with civil designers for accurate quantity takeoffs.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
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.
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.
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