Kiewit

Requisition ID: 174263 

Job Level: Senior Level 

Home District/Group: Kiewit Nuclear Solutions 

Department: Estimating 

Market: Nuclear 

Employment Type: Full Time 

Position Overview

Kiewit is looking for an Estimating Manager that can lead various estimates up to $250 million, supporting0 federal government projects. Duties will include, but are not limited to reading and interpreting documents, subcontractor solicitation, leading a team of estimators, analyzing drawing and specifications, participate in win strategies, reviewing and assisting with proposals, presentation of estimates to clients, managing 3rd party cost estimating contractors, and other duties as required to prepare cost estimates for various projects. Conceptual estimating, preconstruction services, design-assist and design-build management.

District Overview

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is a full-service engineering, project management, and construction provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the nuclear-related market from carbon-free, small modular reactors to Dept of Energy science, environmental and nuclear security mission capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the power utility, renewable energy, industrial, and infrastructure markets. As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering excellence that provides wholistic solutions, differentiating our team from the rest of the industry.

Our rapidly growing nuclear solutions business has opened new locations across North America to strengthen our market presence while executing work within the communities we live within and support. We are committed to build upon our history as one of the safest companies to work for by equipping our craft and staff with the best technology, processes, equipment, tools and safety programs available.

We are an innovative team that prides itself on excellence through continuous improvement and an unwavering commitment to deliver for our clients. Our staff collaborates with Kiewit’s vast internal network of resources that span heavy civil and infrastructure, vertical and commercial buildings, industrial, as well our oil and gas and power generation markets, to drive safe and cost-effective solutions that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s core values of People, Integrity, Excellence, and Stewardship.

Location

This is an in-office position, located in Lenexa, KS. 

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of estimators and engineers in large pursuits. Task management, strategies, resource leveling and responsible for estimate close out processes.
• Leading teams in multiple estimates and pursuits. 
• Analyzing drawings and specifications to evaluate risk and facilitate win strategies. 
• Communicate and present a detailed estimate to executive management. 
• Reviewing and assisting with proposals and other documentation to prepare cost estimates for various projects.
• Become proficient in Kiewit’s estimating program. In Eight Estimate. 
• Provide leadership and strategy in subcontractor and vendor selection process 
• Implement District Estimating Programs, Management Reviews and activities. Include implementing company policies and procedures.
• Implement District Training program for estimating staff. 

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Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in construction management, construction engineering, civil engineer
• 12+ years' estimating experience required where you have been the lead estimator for at least half that time.
• Ability to lead large estimates and lead multiple teams. 
• Passion for preconstruction and estimating.
• Strong communication skills both in person and virtual. Strong work ethic and self-starter is a must.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Ability to take limited instruction and implement successful action items. 
• Applicant must be proficient with conceptual, hard bid and self-perform estimating. 
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Results orientated with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities. 
• Must be detail oriented and technically sound with good communication skills.
• Ability to utilize computers, and experienced with Microsoft Office, On Screen takeoff, Hard Dollar, Timberline and/or MC2, or other estimating software programs.
• Interested in professional development and continued education.

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.