Project Estimator - Kiewit Building Group

Description

• Review owner plans and specifications to develop a comprehensive understanding of the project; develop plan for the actual construction to serve as basis for the estimate.
• Utilize engineer techniques and procedures to conduct investigation and adhere to standard company policy and procedures.
• Provide leadership and strategy in subcontractor and vendor selection process
• Reviews all bid and contract documents and home office legal department opinions.
• Conduct site investigation prior to forming a plan of operations to identify any problems or conditions of an unusual nature that may be present.
• Perform design work as required by the project that is beyond the estimator scope of experience; handle any major technical problems encountered during bid preparation.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• Consult with owners on various problems discovered during bid preparation, design, rates, schedules, etc.
• Stay abreast of trends and developments, such as new equipment, methods and procedures that are developing in the industry.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Develop complete estimates for large, complex jobs.
• Prepare special engineering studies or reports required by certain bid items or conditions.
• Reviewing and assisting with proposals and other documentation to prepare cost estimates

Requirements

• Become proficient in Kiewit’s estimating program, “InEight Estimate”.
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in mechanical, electrical, civil or construction-related technology, OR if no degree, minimum of 8 years related work experience leading to a thorough understanding of the knowledge, skills and abilities used in estimating, as described above. Prior Field Engineers, Superintendents with Estimating field experience, encouraged to apply
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office products (e.g. Excel, Work, Outlook, PowerPoint) and estimating software tools.
• 3+ years' related estimating experience in the engineering/construction space. Experience with resource loaded/cost loaded estimates is required, experience performing material takeoffs.
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Exceptionally strong attention to detail, communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
• Experience must include knowledge and estimating for vertical Building projects, preferably performing design/build estimates
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Wilingness to visit project sites for walkdowns for estimating purposes

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance