Traffic & ITS Estimator - Infrastructure Engineers

Traffic & Its Estimator - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Location:

Lone Tree, CO, US Denver, CO, US

Position Overview Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers (KIE) is looking for a Civil Traffic Estimator to join our Lone Tree team. This job position will support project pursuits and awarded projects by coordinating and managing ITS/Electrical/Signage/Signals Design on a variety of Kiewit's largest projects. The candidate should possess enough experience to be considered a subject matter expert in the field of ITS/Electrical/Signage/Signals design and be experienced with infrastructure coordination and construction techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantity takeoffs from source files including CAD, Microstation, Blue Beam or PDF
• Prepare estimates for subcontracted and self-perform traffic work including: ITS/Electrical/Signage/Signals.
• Travel to projects or pursuit offices, interface with other discipline estimators to ensure scope alignment
• Input quantities into estimating software, apply unit pricing based on actual historical costs using Kiewit database.
• Research historical projects to determine past-costs applicable to the work being performed.
• Perform top-down estimates (high-level ROMs) and bottoms up estimates by analyzing every aspect of every operation in detail.
• Prepare subcontractor bid packages – includes compiling quantities and writing detailed scope.
• Answer technical questions from bidders and work with Kiewit Supply Network to compile quote comparison sheet.
• Prepare and present estimate review packet.
• Prepare construction schedule by advising schedule technicians on activity logic, duration, and resource loading such as manhours and quantity.
• Working knowledge of Kiewit standard account codes, apply correct account codes to estimate work.
• Continuous improvement such as self-paced training and estimate debrief sessions.

Qualifications

• Civil Engineering or Construction Management Degree, or equivalent years of experience within ITS, Traffic and/or Dry Utilities industry.
• 5 + Years experience, preferably in project management/engineering of civil & electrical construction.
• Able to open and manipulate.dwg,.dgn, .pdf files
• Working knowledge of Bentley Projectwise
• Basic knowledge of utility construction means and methods.
• Construction field management recommended
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft excel.
• Knowledge of Estimating software such as InEight, HCSS or Hard Dollar.
• Basic knowledge of heavy civil construction operations such as grading, paving, drainage, structures
• Possesses a high level of attention to detail, self-checking of work for accuracy is imperative.

Base Compensation: $94,767 - $124,127 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

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.