Senior Estimator- Kiewit Power Delivery- Midwest

Portland, OR, United States

** Senior Estimator- Kiewit Power Delivery- Midwest**

Location: Lenexa, KS, US

**Requisition ID: **133800****

**Job Level: **Senior Level****

**Department: **Estimating****

**Market: **Power****

**Employment Type: **Full Time****

****Position Overview****

The Kiewit Power Delivery Midwest Regional Senior Estimator is a career-level professional focused on accurately estimating the cost of bid build projects in the power delivery market. The Senior Estimator may work as an individual or lead a team of estimators to develop the cost to complete project scope. This position understands and owns the estimate throughout the process while following Kiewit estimating standards. The Senior Estimator is expected to estimate work at the lowest probable costs by engaging with regional leadership to determine construction means and methods, develop effective build strategies while utilizing other departments as resources such as scheduling, procurement, etc. The Senior Estimator has the opportunity to learn and understand other roles of Kieiwits Power Delivery business to continue career development and to support the development of entry-level/early career estimators. The Senior Estimator will present estimates to the executive leadership team in Kiewit Power Delivery during estimate reviews. The Kiewit Power Delivery Midwest Region Senior Estimator is expected to work in a hybrid setting partially in Kiewits Lenexa, Kansas Power Headquarters and partially from home.

****District Overview****

Kiewit Power Delivery (KPD) provides direct-hire construction services for Power Delivery Services utilizing an organized and open shop labor force. Kiewit Power Delivery throughout North America currently consists of Transmission & Distribution, Wind, and Solar Projects. All of Kiewit Power is committed to Kiewits Nobody Gets Hurt Philosophy.

****Location****

This position is based out of our Power District office located in Lenexa, KS.

****Responsibilities****

Follows company standards and processes to develop complete and accurate bid-build estimates for the Region

Trains and mentors others in the preparation of Estimates. Reviews estimates prepared by other estimators or partners as required.

Reads and interpret Request for Proposal (RFP) documents, construction drawings, and specifications to understand the scope of the project and ensure the Estimate/Proposal satisfies RFP obligations

Coordinates and facilitates project meetings

Collaborates with the Estimating Team and Regional Sponsors on means and methods, value-added concepts, and build a strategy

Develops Project schedule

Completes and/or compiles all material takeoffs for the estimate

Ensures all Subcontracts and Permanent Material quotes are issued and coordinated to ensure the Scope of work is clear and pricing is accurate.

Establishes Labor wages and unit rates for tasks

Develops Staff and Equipment schedules as well as other indirect costs associated with the project.

Ensures all costs are accurately entered into the estimating program (Ineight Estimate)

Identifies Risks as well as Mitigation techniques

Develops and reviews comparisons with past projects

Prepares estimate review books and assists in providing Proposal information and documentation.

Travel to project sites to collect data, as required

****Qualifications****

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

At least seven years experience in a related role

Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications

Knowledge and understanding of construction means/methods

Strong attention to detail; strong communication, interpersonal, leadership and team-building skills

Excellent negotiation skills

Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products (e.g. Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Developed organizational and time management skills

Strong written and verbal communications skills

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

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**Additional Requirements:**

* Absent an approved exemption, due to federal, state, local, provincial and/or client-requirements, **this position requires an individual to be fully vaccinated by an FDA-approved or authorized COVID-19 vaccine** upon hire and as a condition of continued employment.

*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.*

Theres no limit to what youll work on at Kiewit. With contracts in different markets and geographic areas, youll tackle new challenges all the time. Whether youre building a facility that can turn water into power or engineering safer infrastructure networks, youre bound to push the limits of innovation in new and exciting ways.

With Kiewit, youll have the potential to work on a variety of projects in seven major markets. From railroads to tunnels, renewable energy to biofuels, youll be part of a mission thats bigger than you can imagine.

Here, youll team up with market experts and gain cross-functional experience all while helping people across the globe live better.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package thats 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.

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