Southeast - Sr. Estimator - All Offices (Raleigh)

Southeast - Sr. Estimator - All Offices

Location : Fort Lauderdale, FL, US Orlando, FL, US Tampa, FL, US Peachtree City, GA, US Raleigh, NC, US Charleston, SC, US

Position Overview

We are actively inviting a highly skilled and experienced Senior Estimator to join our dynamic team, specializing in heavy civil infrastructure projects. This pivotal role is designed for a professional with 8 to 15 years of demonstrated expertise in estimating large-scale civil construction projects. The successful candidate will excel in delivering precise and comprehensive cost estimates, driving bid strategy, and leading preconstruction planning to support complex infrastructure initiatives such as bridges, tunnels, highways, dams, and transit systems. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to major projects that shape and enhance vital public infrastructure while advancing your career within a reputable and innovative organization.

District Overview

Kiewit's Southeast District specializes in heavy civil, transportation and water resource markets, and has played a significant role in building infrastructure throughout the fast-growing southeastern United States. Since the 1970s, we have built projects from Maryland to Florida and west to Louisiana. Our operations include highways, airports, mass transit, tunnels, water and wastewater facilities, dams and infrastructure work.

Location

This position offers multiple office locations across the Southeastern U.S., including Florida (Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Tampa), Georgia (Peachtree City), North Carolina (Raleigh), and South Carolina (Charleston). These strategic locations provide proximity to key infrastructure projects and enable engagement with diverse teams and clients, supporting flexible and responsive project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the development of comprehensive, precise cost estimates for demanding heavy civil projects of significant scale and complexity.
• Thoroughly analyze contract documents, plans, specifications, and project requirements to ensure accuracy and completeness of each estimate.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary internal teams, including project management, engineering, and procurement, as well as external partners, to align project scope and pricing strategies.
• Establish and nurture professional relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors; solicit competitive bids and critically evaluate proposals to optimize costs without compromising quality.
• Present detailed estimates and bid strategies to senior leadership and stakeholders, facilitating informed decision making.
• Identify and recommend innovative value engineering opportunities and cost-saving measures to enhance project viability and profitability.
• Contribute significantly to proposal development efforts, including responses to requests for qualifications (RFQs) and proposals (RFPs), ensuring competitiveness and compliance.
• Mentor junior estimators by sharing expertise, best practices, and providing guidance to foster professional growth and team success.
• Ensure all estimating activities comply with company standards, safety guidelines, and industry best practices, promoting a culture of responsibility and excellence.
• Travel occasionally to project sites, client meetings, and other relevant locations to support preconstruction efforts and maintain strong stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

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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.