Estimator 2 - Kiewit Building Group

Position Overview

Kiewit Building Group is looking for an Estimator that can support various estimates for vertical buildings in the markets of commercial, education, sports, healthcare, mixed use, housing, and government installations. Duties include plan and specification reviews, quantity takeoffs, constructability reviews, and cost estimating for assigned disciplines; soliciting and evaluating subcontractor pricing; working with other estimators; participating in bid closeout; and supporting the development of accurate cost estimates and proposals, including self-perform work.

District Overview

Kiewit Building Group is a leader in vertical building construction, delivering projects across the United States for both public and private clients. Our work spans the sports, healthcare, education, mission-critical, federal, arts and culture, and industrial markets. We deliver projects through a variety of contracting models, including Design-Build, CM-at-Risk, CM/GC, CM-for-Fee, and Firm-Fixed-Price. With extensive resources, deep market knowledge, and proven experience, we are equipped to successfully deliver projects of all sizes and complexities.

Location

This position is located in Omaha NE.  If you are not local, relocation to the area is required and will be provided. 

Responsibilities

•    Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for assigned disciplines during conceptual, schematic, and design development phases. 
•    Perform reviews of drawings, specifications, and project documents to develop accurate scopes of work and identify project risks. 
•    Perform constructability reviews and cost estimating activities for assigned disciplines. 
•    Analyze and evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals to ensure alignment with project documents, estimate assumptions, and owner requirements. 
•    Develop bid packages, budgets, GMPs, cost models, and proposal documentation. 
•    Participate in value management, bid strategy, and bid closeout activities. 
•    Partner with preconstruction and operations teams to develop project logistics, sequencing, and estimating approaches. 
•    Conduct site investigations to identify conditions and risks that may affect pricing, constructability, or project execution. 
•    Maintain historical cost data and monitor industry trends, market conditions, equipment, methods, and pricing. 
•    Support subcontractor and vendor selection strategies. 
•    Communicate with owners, design teams, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to resolve estimating and bid-related issues. 
•    Develop proficiency in Kiewit’s InEight Estimate platform and applicable estimating tools. 

#LI-JT1

Qualifications

•    Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or construction related fields preferred. 
•    1+ years' related preconstruction or estimating experience.
•    Exceptionally strong attention to detail, communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
•    Strong analytical and organizational skills.
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•    Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office products (e.g. Excel, Work, Outlook, PowerPoint).
•    Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
•    LEED knowledge or certification preferred but not required.
•    Experience with CMAR, Design-Build, or IPD delivery methods preferred but not required. 
•    Exposure to BIM/VDC tools and processes.