Building Estimator

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Home District/Group:Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering

Market:OGC

Employment Type:

Full Time

We are adding a Building Estimator to our team. In this role, you will work in with both engineering and construction teams, reviewing, analyzing & interpreting contract documents (specifications, drawings, and reference information) to develop comprehensive cost estimates for various Industrial facilities. You will be involved in assembling estimates with different execution methodologies (Design-bid-build, design/build, EPC) and will create subcontract bid packages for use in obtaining quotes from vendors to support the building construction.

Our Industrial estimating team supports a wide variety of facility projects, and have subject matter experts that excel in estimating that want to share their knowledge and help you grow your career.

We offer stability and a lifelong career, with excellent benefits, competitive pay, a strong backlog of work and a strong team culture that focuses on innovation and sustainability.

Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service engineering consulting and design firm serving a broad range of industrial markets. Our combined staff of more than 1,300 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve the industrial, transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets. Our operations-focused engineering provides our clients with safe and efficient facilities, and it integrates our 130 years of construction experience to finish projects on time and to make sure that Nobody Gets Hurt.
Our rapidly growing Industrial and Water Engineering team, which includes process, mechanical, electrical, controls, structural, architectural, geotechnical, and civil disciplines, is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on EPC (Engineer Procure Construct) and design-build delivery of industrial projects in markets such as Food & Beverage, Mineral Processing, Renewable Fuels, Pulp and Paper, Steel & Aluminum, Industrial Buildings, and Industrial Energy, Water and Utilities.

This position is based out of our office in the Houston, Lenexa.

• Use recognized engineering techniques and procedures to conduct estimates and adhere to standard company policy and perform all classes of estimates (indicative, detailed, etc) based on the specific estimate timeline and requirements.
• Estimate buildings with different execution methodologies (design-bid-build, design-build) as Kiewit strategically chooses to be the design entity on certain buildings.
• Review, analyze and interpret owner documents (RFP, drawings, specifications, and reference information) to develop detailed, comprehensive cost estimates.
• Create subcontract bid packages for use in obtaining quotes.
• Understand what design deliverables are required from each discipline in order to provide the level of estimate accuracy required.
• Review architectural drawings and specifications for building-related lighting, power, HVAC, and plumbing systems that will be used in deliverable (bid) packages sent to subcontractors for bidding.
• Understand industry best practices, project/ construction sequencing, geographical challenges, etc. and implement on each estimate.
• Consult with estimate team on challenges discovered during bid preparation, design, rates, schedules, etc.
• Complete technical bid evaluation reviews during the bid period and determine the practicality of submittals.
• Communicate critical issues and estimate assumptions to Estimate Management as they arise to ensure proper awareness and limit late changes.
• Schedule, prepare for, and participate in estimate reviews and presentations to department heads and project management.
• Understand past project cost data for benchmarking, and monitor key estimating metrics that are reviewed by Senior Management and ensure that the estimate falls within the accepted boundaries. Be able to explain any metrics that my fall outside these accepted boundaries.
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