Senior Estimator - Vertical Building Market

Description

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

Requirements

• Exceptionally strong attention to detail, communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to perform estimating duties as outlined above, ability to consult with stakeholders in bid preparation, and interface with clients.
• Must be willing to work in our Springfield Virginia office full time, or majority of the time
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Experience leading estimates and estimating teams, providing coaching/mentoring is required at this level
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in mechanical, electrical, civil or construction-related technology, OR minimum of 12 years of extensive and related work experience leading to a thorough understanding of the knowledge, skills and abilities described above.
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Become proficient in Kiewit’s estimating program, “InEight Estimate”.
• Ability to go to site locations as required for walkdowns, and other estimating related functions
• If degreed, 10+ years' related estimating experience with extensive knowledge and demonstrated experience with complex Vertical Building projects and design/build work
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office products (e.g. Excel, Work, Outlook, PowerPoint) and proficient with various estimating tools

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance