Lead Estimator - Piping, Oil, Gas and Chemical

Lead Estimator – Piping, Oil, Gas and Chemical

Location:

Houston, TX, US

Requisition

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group:
Kiewit Energy District

Market: OGC

Employment Type:

Full Time

The Lead Piping Estimator is a career-level professional that manages all aspects of the estimate from kickoff to turnover. All estimate disciplines rely on you for leadership and the Estimate Sponsor depends on you to be the expert on piping costs and estimate details. Your role is critical to make sure the Estimate Sponsor’s vision and strategic planning is executed, so the estimate of the job is done at the right cost.

The Lead Piping Estimator has the opportunity to learn and understand other roles of Kiewit’s OGC business to continue their career development. The Lead Piping Estimator will assist and support the Estimate Sponsor when presenting estimates to the executive leadership team during estimate reviews.

Kiewit Energy U.S. is the center of our Oil, Gas and Chemical market. Our team provides comprehensive engineering, procurement and construction services to the oil, gas, refining chemicals, petrochemicals, biofuels and other process industries. We aim to position ourselves as the company’s experts in EPC coordination for all aspects of Kiewit’s oil, gas and chemical operations across the United States.

This position is located in the Energy Corridor in the greater Houston, TX area. One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member.

This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.

• Coordinate with Estimating Management on piping related issues.
• Provide direction to the estimate piping team and assign tasks to team.
• Ensure the proper Kiewit estimating system template(s) are utilized.
• Provide oversight of all information being entered into the Kiewit estimating system to ensure an accurate piping estimate.
• Ensure all engineering deliverables are produced, checked, and issued to the estimate team on schedule.
• Coordinate between the estimating piping discipline and estimating management.
• Develop piping estimate clarifications & exceptions.
• Ensure all estimate review book piping information is complete.
• Prepare for all reviews in accordance with the Kiewit estimating standards.
• Present estimate to Kiewit Leadership.
• Assist Piping/Mechanical Department Manager in developing and maintaining standard tools.
• Assist Piping/Mechanical Department Manager in developing departmental initiatives.
• Travel to project sites to collect data, as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management with an emphasis in Piping is preferred OR extensive and related work experience leading to a thorough understanding of the knowledge, skills, and abilities described above.
• At least five years’ experience in a related role.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge and understanding of construction mean/methods.
• Strong attention to detail; strong communication, interpersonal, leadership, and team‑building skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

• 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 full‑time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that is 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. Kiewit is an equal‑opportunity employer and we continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry. We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.