Job description

Kiewit is one of North America's largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations in North America. With its roots dating back to 1884, our employee-owned company operates through a network of offices and projects in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Kiewit offers construction and engineering services in a variety of markets including transportation, water/wastewater, power, oil, gas and chemical, building and mining. Kiewit had 2021 revenues of $13 billion and employs around 27,500 staff and craft employees. We are adding a mid to senior level Estimator to our team to support Dredging projects. As an Estimator, you will prepare, review and present discipline estimates for specific project proposal activities, develop conceptual estimates and perform cost analysis.

DISTRICT OVERVIEW

Our heavy civil experience, combined with privately owned equipment fleet, allows us to provide cost and schedule certainty to projects of any size. Our past experience includes concrete, steel, cast in place box, flat slab, railroad trestle and arch bridges, bridge widening, bascule and swing bridges, box culverts, storm drainage, erosion control, dike and levee construction, concrete paving, tunnels and sound barriers. Our Marine experience includes lock and dam repairs, docks, demolition, Navy wharfs, water intake structures, steel, concrete, composite and timber piling, fender systems, dolphins, piers, dredging, marinas and LNG facilities.

LOCATION

This position will be located in either the Covington LA, Leland NC or Houston TX office. (This is not a remote position).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify and evaluate project specifications and drawings for dredge projects
• Prepare schedules, quantity takeoffs, project cost sheets
• Prepare detailed material, labor, equipment, and subcontract cost sheets
• Accept, review, and analyze subcontractor quotes
• Develop subcontractor scopes of work
• Prepare project bid status reports
• Monitor ongoing jobs for bid accuracy
• Attend on-site pre-bid/proposal conferences and site visits
• Maintain an accurate, current database of historical data
• Foster relationships with subcontractors and suppliers

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of estimating experience in Civil Construction, Marine Construction, or Dredging or a combination of those. Prefer at least 1 year of estimating for the dredging industry.
• Proficient skills in standard MS office software packages, including ADOBE and advanced skills in Excel; proficient with takeoff programs (specifically Bluebeam)
• Experience with Navisworks
• Exceptionally strong attention to detail, communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in Estimating software & Microsoft Office products (e.g. Excel, Work, Outlook, PowerPoint); • Exceptionally strong attention to detail, communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of developing scheduled activities for estimated operations, and estimating standards and processes.
• Experience producing quality calculations and organization of takeoff quantities
• Coordinates with other estimators and key stakeholders to complete estimates on time and accurately
• Able to identify gaps between plan drawings, specifications and disciplines
• Experience with preparing detailed material lists to support procurement process
• Must have a valid driver's license and be willing to travel up to 10%

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Houston, TX: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

Experience:

• Estimating in Construction: 3 years (Required)
• Dredging: 1 year (Preferred)
• Excel estimating or similiar software: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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