Sr. Estimator - Westlake, TX

Overview

Estimating heavy civil infrastructure projects, handling cost proposals and constructability.

Key Responsibilities

• site investigation
• cost database
• constructability review
• quote evaluation
• pricing strategy
• estimating alignment

Tasks

-Conduct jobsite investigations to identify access constraints, material haul distances, and unique conditions impacting cost. -Maintain and update historical cost databases, productivity metrics, and unit pricing based on regional performance. -Analyze plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, and addenda to fully understand project scope and potential risk items. -Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies. -Support constructability reviews and VE proposals in pursuit and preconstruction phases. -Evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotes for completeness, scope alignment, and competitiveness. -Participate in peer reviews and bid strategy sessions, providing input on construction phasing, schedule impact, and resource requirements. -Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required. -Develop pricing strategies and cost summaries based on contract documents, conceptual plans, and site conditions. -Collaborate with engineers and operations teams to align estimating approaches with means and methods of construction.

Requirements

• primavera
• ms project
• bluebeam
• hcss heavybid
• civil engineering
• 2+ years

What You Bring

-Familiar with scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project) for cost-loaded schedule input and time-based estimating -Strong knowledge of specifications, bid documents, contract terms, and field-based construction logistics. -Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment. -Regular, reliable attendance -Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred. -Proven ability to interpret engineering drawings, develop constructability plans, and produce competitive estimates under tight deadlines. -Bluebeam, Trimble, HCSS HeavyBid, On-Screen Takeoff, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint -Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills in fast-paced environments. -Work productively and meet deadlines timely -2+ years of construction experience with at least 2+ years directly in civil/heavy civil estimating.

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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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