Foundations Estimator - Omaha

Position Overview

As an Estimator, you will prepare, review, and present estimates for foundation scopes.  In this role, you will be responsible for take off of quantities, building crews, and equipment, and assigning production rates to build an estimate.  You will be responsible for pricing all the materials and other items needed for a complete cost estimate.

District Overview

Kiewit Foundations Co. is a full-service geotechnical foundation contractor operating across North America. Our experience and expertise cover a wide range of specialty foundation construction for both structural and ground improvement solutions. We operate in the transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, industrial, oil, gas, and chemical markets.  As part of Kiewit we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering experience that provides holistic solutions to the industry that are unmatched. Our rapidly growing foundations business, which includes drilled shafts, micro piles, driven piles, auger cast-in-place piles, full displacement piles, soil mixing, support of excavation, anchors, tie-backs, stone columns, and other geotechnical solutions is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit focused on delivering differentiated solutions.  

Location

This is a full time, in-office role located at our Kiewit Headquarters in Omaha, NE. Relocation for non-local residents may be provided. This role requires travel up to 25% of the time. 

Responsibilities

• This is a staff position reporting to the Estimating Manager.  Estimating functions and associated workflows in a team environment.
• Reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting Contract Documents (specifications, drawings, and reference information) to develop comprehensive cost estimates for heavy civil construction projects.  Also, the ability to make assumptions based on experience with detailed plans is not provided, and front-end estimating is performed based on conceptual-level designs.
• Able to perform accurate quantity takeoffs for deep foundation-related work.
• Identifying bid qualification, risks, and assumptions along with quantities and pricing
• Ensure estimates and proposals are performed in accordance with company practices and standards.
• Participating in estimate reviews and presentations to estimate lead and department leads
• Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors and suppliers throughout the pre-bid process, including solicitation of bids and constructability input.
• Manage comparisons between self-perform estimates and subcontractor quotes.
• Ability to analyze Subcontractors and material quotes to be responsive to estimated and project requirements.

Qualifications

•    A degree in engineering or construction management with an emphasis on civil, structural, construction management, drafting, or related fields is preferred.
•    3+ years’ experience in construction/estimating, preferably on heavy civil-related construction projects
•    Strong background in Excel as well as Construction Estimating Software
•    Candidates must possess a strong work ethic, good interpersonal skills, good organization, verbal and written communication skills, and excellent leadership skills.
•    Can travel occasionally and act independently with little supervision and as a team player.
•    Results-oriented individual with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.
•    Work as a part of a large or small pursuit team and communicate effectively between departments and other staff members. #LI-AK1