KWFS - Lead Construction Estimator

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Home District / Group : Kiewit Water Facilities South

Market : Water / Wastewater

Employment Type : Full Time

Position Overview

District Overview

Kiewit Water Facilities South specializes in constructing water treatment facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, and desalination plants across North America. Because our people receive continuous and extensive training, hands-on experience, and challenging responsibilities from day one, they quickly develop the expertise that has earned our district its reputation as the premier contractor in the southeast United States.

Location

This position is based primarily at our Westlake, TX office, with the flexibility to work out of our Alpharetta, GA office as well. You'll have the chance to collaborate with a diverse team of professionals in a stimulating work environment that encourages innovation and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead constructability reviews, quantity takeoffs, and pricing for multiple disciplines on a pursuit.
• Perform indirect estimating with oversight.
• Participate in the management processes and procedures of a pursuit.
• Manage a team of 5-6 estimators.
• Take full responsibility for bid closeout.
• Review specifications, perform takeoffs, and deliver quantities.
• Ensure accuracy and attention to detail in all estimating activities.
• Work with the team of estimators to develop cost estimates for water / wastewater projects.
• Coordinate the activities of a team of estimators, review and approve estimates, maintain records, and guide team members.
• Lead team efforts to provide preconstruction services to clients, including developing bid strategies and leading the bid process for collaborative delivery bids.
• Establish and maintain budget control during the estimating / preconstruction phases of the project.
• Analyze, review, and interpret engineering contracts, plans, and specifications to develop detailed, comprehensive construction estimates for large, complex industrial projects.
• Manage the estimating function and associated workflow in a project environment, coordinating input from internal and external groups required for estimates and proposals.
• Ensure estimating and proposal activities are in accordance with Kiewit codes and standards.
• Coordinate and maintain relationships with subcontractors and material vendors by managing the estimating process, including soliciting bids and providing constructability input.
• Assist in the development and training of other estimating staff and work with the Marketing department to prepare responses to RFPs and RFQs.
• Participate in interview preparations for negotiated bids and assist in prequalification.

Qualifications

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Other Requirements :

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

There's no limit to what you'll do at Kiewit. Whether you're building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people's lives for generations to come.

Here you'll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.

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