Civil Estimating Lead - Power Engineering at Kiewit
Lenexa, KS 66215
About the Job
Requisition ID: 174310
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering
Department: Estimating
Market: Power
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
We are an innovative team of engineers, designers and estimators that supports complex projects throughout the company. The Civil Estimating Lead will be responsible for developing the civil construction estimate within the estimate schedule and collaborate with Kiewit’s construction teams to approach construction-driven engineering with a focus on safe, cost effective, and innovative designs that meet client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.
District Overview
Kiewit Power Engineers brings various project types to life across North America, including gas-fired generation, power delivery, environmental retrofits, renewables and new technology, and water/wastewater. Our staff leads the power markets engineering process and collaborates with Kiewit's construction teams to focus on safe, cost-effective and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit's legacy of excellence.
Location
This position will be based out of our office in Lenexa, KS.
Responsibilities
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering
Department: Estimating
Market: Power
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
We are an innovative team of engineers, designers and estimators that supports complex projects throughout the company. The Civil Estimating Lead will be responsible for developing the civil construction estimate within the estimate schedule and collaborate with Kiewit’s construction teams to approach construction-driven engineering with a focus on safe, cost effective, and innovative designs that meet client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.
District Overview
Kiewit Power Engineers brings various project types to life across North America, including gas-fired generation, power delivery, environmental retrofits, renewables and new technology, and water/wastewater. Our staff leads the power markets engineering process and collaborates with Kiewit's construction teams to focus on safe, cost-effective and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit's legacy of excellence.
Location
This position will be based out of our office in Lenexa, KS.
Responsibilities
- Review and interpret the client’s Request for Proposal (specifications, drawings, and reference information) to develop detailed cost estimates for power generation, Carbon Capture, and other EPC projects across the United States.
- Review and coordinate preliminary site plans developed by civil engineer and designer to be used for quantity takeoffs.
- Ability to train entry level estimators to perform accurate quantity takeoffs for earthwork, site surfacing, underground piping and drainage.
- Develop subcontract and material bid packages with our in-house procurement team. Responding to bidder questions and facilitate final bid evaluations.
- Identify bid qualifications, risks, and assumptions along with quantities and pricing ensuring estimates and proposals are performed in accordance with company practices and standards to make sure the estimate basis is well documented.
- Participate in estimate reviews with department heads, estimate managers and executive management to explain the basis of the civil estimate.
- Facilitate estimate comparisons between self-perform estimates and subcontractor quotes or second team estimates.
- Utilize basic software packages for computer-aided design and construction estimating software.
- Supporting the proposal team with Civil specific content for moderate to large projects.
- Ability to understand civil construction methods and be able to clearly communicate the means and methods used to price an estimate.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent required
- At least 6 years' minimum relevant experience in Construction Estimating
- Strong background in general civil-site designs, drainage systems, grading, utilities and roads/paving
- Can coordinate with civil designers to ensure adequate drawings are used for quantity take offs.
- Works collaboratively with other disciplines and managers in solving problems.
- Supports proposal team and department in a positive and productive manner. Works well with others to accomplish common goals and objectives
- Serves as project/discipline point of contact for external and internal customers
- Able to manage multiple responsibilities with set expectations to meet deadlines
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
- 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.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.