Project Estimator - Infrastructure/Water Construction

Overview

Develops and reviews detailed cost estimates for large infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• estimate development
• design work
• client consultation
• engineering study
• bid review
• site investigation

Tasks

-Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies. -Supervise estimators in the preparation of check estimates for other work, review estimates prepared by other estimating groups or JV partners to determine completeness of data used, procedures, and aid in resolving differences in bid items. -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. -Consult with owners on various problems discovered during bid preparation, design, rates, schedules, etc -Prepare special engineering studies or reports required by certain bid items or conditions. -Reviews all bid and contract documents and home office legal department opinions. -Utilize engineer techniques and procedures to conduct investigation and adhere to standard company policy and procedures. -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. -Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required. -Conduct site investigation prior to forming a plan of operations to identify any problems or conditions of an unusual nature that may be present. -Stay abreast of trends and developments, such as new equipment, methods and procedures that are developing in the industry. -Develop complete estimates for large, complex jobs.

Requirements

• construction
• estimating
• degree
• microsoft office
• detail
• leadership

What You Bring

-Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment -Work productively and meet deadlines timely -5+ years of construction field experience preferred, 2+ years of estimating and precon experience also preferred. -Undergraduate or graduate degree in mechanical, electrical, civil or construction-related technology, OR extensive and related work experience leading to a thorough understanding of the knowledge, skills and abilities described above -Extensive knowledge and demonstrated experience with highway, water, heavy civil, and/or concrete structures -Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office products (e.g. Excel, Work, Outlook, PowerPoint) -Regular, reliable attendance -Exceptionally strong attention to detail, communication, interpersonal and leadership skills

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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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