Structural Design Engineer​/Estimating- Nuclear Solutions

Structural Estimating Support – Kiewit Nuclear Solutions – Lenexa, KS

Location: Lenexa, KS, US

Requisition : 178305

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Nuclear Solutions

Market: Nuclear

Employment Type: Full Time

We are seeking experienced Structural Estimating support to join our team. Your role will be essential to our operations, ensuring that your contributions are valuable and impactful. The Structural Estimator is responsible for material takeoffs, cost analysis, preparation, and presentation of discipline estimates to leadership and stakeholders for large and complex projects. The position also involves the maintenance of historical databases while assisting in the development of department procedures.

The targeted markets include, but are not limited to, Nuclear, DOE, and DOD contracts.

• Review RFP to determine scope of work and estimate requirements
• Perform quantity takeoff development from drawings, specifications, and related documentation
• Develop an estimate to support proposal creation and bid submittal documents, especially for complex pricing sheets (e.g., bid forms, bid tabs)
• Determine labor, material, construction equipment, subcontract, and other direct costs for self‑performed construction execution
• Analyze crew structures for composite rate development in union, merit shop, and prevailing wage labor markets
• Become a subject matter expert with InEight Estimating software
• Align bid packages to proposal requirements before issuing to subcontractors and vendors
• Evaluate Quote Comparison Sheets after receiving subcontractor and vendor pricing
• Participate in construction execution plan; upon project award, the basis of estimate will serve as the actual plan for construction
• Assist the Lead Estimator in identifying and mitigating risk and performing cost analysis
• Participate in the estimate review process with internal and external team members
• Assist in customer presentation preparation, if necessary
• Determine project successes and areas for improvement by analyzing past cost from ongoing and completed projects
• Upon successful contract award, assist with project initiation by updating the estimate while working with business, project controls, and the production team

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering/Technology, or extensive related work experience
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in heavy industrial construction ($50M+) with emphasis on concrete or structural steel
• Detailed experience with concrete or structural steel, including development of quantities and estimates from hand take‑off and model export methods
• Exceptionally strong attention to detail
• Ability to develop detailed estimates and project documentation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to confidently present technical information to project stakeholders and leadership in a clear, concise manner
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel
• Work productively and meet deadlines
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others in a team environment
• Perform work safely and follow oral and written instructions, warning signs, equipment use, and other policies
• Work during normal operating hours; overtime and weekends as required
• Available to work at various locations and conditions may vary

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines
• Communicate and interact effectively with supervisors, employees, and others in a team environment
• Perform work safely and follow oral and written instructions, warning signs, equipment use, and other policies
• Work during normal operating hours; overtime and weekends as required
• Field roles only – may work at various locations and conditions may vary

$95,000 / yr – $99,000 / yr (actual compensation varies with education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

Our full‑time staff employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, 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 is committed to veteran and military hiring; we consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.