Lead Estimator - Kiewit Building Group

Position Overview

Kiewit Building Group is seeking an experienced Estimator to lead estimates for vertical building projects across a variety of markets including commercial, education, sports, healthcare, mixed use, housing, and government installations. Responsibilities include leading plan and specification reviews, constructability reviews, quantity takeoff, cost estimating for assigned disciplines, managing other estimators; evaluating subcontractor pricing; developing cost estimates and proposals including self-perform work; and leading bid closeout activities.

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

•    Lead constructability reviews, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimating for multiple disciplines throughout conceptual, schematic, and design development phases.  
•    Analyze drawings, specifications, and project documents to develop accurate scopes of work and identify project risks and opportunities.  
•    Lead solicitation, analysis, and evaluation of subcontractor and supplier proposals across multiple disciplines.  
•    Develop and review bid packages, budgets, GMPs, cost models, proposals, and estimate documentation.  
•    Lead value management activities and participate in estimating and pursuit strategies.  
•    Perform indirect estimating activities with appropriate oversight.  
•    Participate in the development and management of pursuit estimating processes, schedules, staffing, and procedures.  
•    Manage and provide direction to estimators supporting the pursuit.  
•    Coordinate with preconstruction, operations, design teams, and other stakeholders to develop logistics, sequencing, and project approaches.  
•    Review bid and contract documents and coordinate required legal reviews.  
•    Conduct site investigations to identify conditions that could affect pricing, constructability, logistics, or project risk.  
•    Maintain historical cost data and monitor industry trends, market conditions, equipment, methods, and pricing.  
•    Communicate with owners, design teams, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to resolve estimating and bid-related issues.  
•    Demonstrate proficiency in Kiewit’s InEight Estimate platform and applicable estimating tools.  
•    Take responsibility for bid closeout activities and ensure estimates are complete, accurate, and properly documented.

Qualifications

•    Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or construction related fields preferred.  
•    5+ 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 by not required. 
•    Experience with CMAR, Design-Build, or IPD delivery methods preferred but not required.  
•    Exposure to BIM/VDC tools and processes.

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