Senior Estimator - Marine Construction

Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor-Nuclear @ Kiewit

Requisition : 176555
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Weeks Marine - Construction
Department: Estimating
Market: Marine

Employment Type:

Full Time

The Senior Estimator is responsible for gathering details and compiling data to estimate all production costs according to bid documents.

Weeks Marine’s vast reach and deep expertise, combined with the sheer size and diversity of its equipment fleet, enables the company to serve as a one-stop shop for clients in both the private and governmental sectors, providing exceptional customer service, environmental sensitivity, operational efficiency, and a long-standing commitment to safety. Weeks Marine is headquartered in Cranford, New Jersey, and manages a network of regional offices in Louisiana, Texas, Hawaii, Guam, Ontario, and Nova Scotia.

This position will be located in Weeks Construction Houston, TX office.

• Analyze plans and specifications
• Perform site visit(s) and meet with owners and designers if required
• Prepare take-offs
• Prepare budgetary estimates
• Establish means and methods of construction and perform engineering analyses to support and deliver.
• Prepare cost analysis for certain or all portions of the projects
• Solicit quotes from subcontractors and vendors
• Prepare construction schedule and perform cash-flow analyses
• Close out bids and assist in preparation of supporting documentation
• From time to time, visit projects, and prepare cost analyses

• 10+ years of experience in Heavy Civil Marine Construction with at least 3 years in estimating preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Technology/Management required
• Proficient skills in standard computer software packages
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Fluent use of the verbal and written English language required

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

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.