Sr. Estimator - Eastern District

Position Overview

As a Senior Estimator, you will take ownership of preparing, reviewing, and presenting discipline-specific estimates for major project proposals. You will manage the estimating process by providing strategic guidance, mentoring team members, and ensuring the accuracy and consistency of deliverables. Your responsibilities will include developing conceptual and detailed estimates, conducting cost analyses, and maintaining historical cost databases. You will also contribute to the continuous improvement of departmental procedures and best practices. In this leadership role, you will delegate tasks, oversee quality control, and collaborate closely with project teams and stakeholders to support informed decision-making throughout the pre-construction phase.

District Overview

Kiewit’s Eastern District specializes in challenging heavy civil construction projects throughout the Northeast, including the metropolitan areas of New York, Chicago, Boston, and Washington DC.  We are leaders in bridge, transit, foundation, tunnel, and water/wastewater construction while specializing in cast-in-place concrete, structural steel erection, earthwork, pile driving, and caissons. Kiewit’s Eastern District also has a large amount of work in the energy/power sector in various northeast locations. With our experienced and dedicated employees, extensive resources and in-depth market knowledge, the Eastern District can handle projects of any size. 

Location

This position will be based out of our Woodcliff Lake, NJ office. 

Responsibilities

• Strategically review project plans and specifications to develop construction methodologies that inform the estimate
• Evaluate tender and contract documents in collaboration with legal and commercial teams
• Coordinate closely with planning, scheduling, procurement, and proposal teams to ensure alignment and accuracy
• Present estimates confidently to senior management and external clients, supporting negotiations and decision-making
• Foster strong, professional relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Champion continuous improvement within the estimating team, sharing best practices and mentoring junior estimators
• Ensure estimates are delivered on time, with precision and strategic insight

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in estimating for major infrastructure projects and experience leading a team
• Excellent communication English skills
• Effective presentation and negotiation skills
• Advanced computer skills, knowledge of MS Office, and Bluebeam software is an asset
• Must be willing to travel as required to visit project sites or meet with clients for estimate specific needs
• Well organized, flexible, team player, detail oriented and multi-tasked. 
• Prioritize workload and consistently meet deadlines while constantly changing tasks and demands