Electrical Estimator - Eastern District

Overview

Estimate and manage costs for heavy civil construction projects in water/wastewater sector.

Key Responsibilities

• estimate comparison
• subcontractor relations
• cost estimating
• bid review
• risk assessment
• value engineering

Tasks

-Manage comparisons between self-perform estimates and subcontractor quotes. -Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors and suppliers throughout the pre-bid process, including solicitation of bids and constructability input. -Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies. -Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required. -Providing rough order of magnitude (ROM) estimates and phasing schedules. -Participating in estimate reviews and presentations to estimate lead and department leads. -Ensuring estimates and proposals are performed in accordance with company practices and standards. -Identifying bid qualifications, risks, and assumptions along with quantities and pricing -Preparing responses to Request for Qualifications (RFQ's) and Request for Proposals (RFP's). -Reviewing, analyzing and interpreting Contract Documents (specifications, drawings, and reference information) to develop detailed, comprehensive cost estimates for heavy civil construction projects. Also able to make assumptions based on experience with detailed plans are not provided and front end estimating is performed based on conceptual level designs. -Preparing value engineering solutions; including cost, schedule, and Owner benefits.

Requirements

• hard dollar
• leed ap
• bim
• onscreen takeoff
• 2-5 yrs
• construction mgmt

What You Bring

-Must be detail-oriented and technically proficient with effective communication skills. -Proficient in using computers and experienced with Microsoft Office, On Screen Takeoff, Hard Dollar, Timberline, MC2, or other estimating software programs. -Regular, reliable attendance -Familiarity with conceptual, hard bid, and self-perform estimating. -Experience with Hard Dollar Estimating Software, LEED AP distinction, and BIM experience is a plus. -Strong organizational and time management skills. -Able to perform accurate quantity takeoffs for earthwork, concrete work, and piping and drainage. -Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. -Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment -A strong work ethic is essential. -2 - 5 years of estimating experience in the heavy civil construction industry. -Work productively and meet deadlines timely -Ability to Analyze Subcontractor and Material Quotes for responsiveness to the Estimate and Project requirements -Undergraduate degree in construction management, civil engineering, architecture, or a related field.

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About Kiewit

-It evolved into a massive employee‑owned network operating across North America, delivering projects valued in the billions. -Today it specializes in transportation, water/wastewater, power, oil, gas & chemicals, building, industrial, marine and mining sectors. -Signature projects include New York’s 63rd Street Tunnel, Baltimore’s Fort McHenry Tunnel, T‑Mobile Park in Seattle, and major renewable energy sites. -Its marine division undertakes dredging, coastal resiliency and naval base work, while energy teams deliver gas, power delivery and renewables. -With deep roots in engineering‑led construction, it is known for tackling the kind of ‘impossible’ projects that reshape cities and industries.

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