Sr. Civil Estimator
Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas, 66115, USA
Listed on 2026-08-03
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Construction
Civil Engineering, Estimator, Structural Engineer, Quantity Surveyor -
Engineering
Civil Engineering, Estimator, Structural Engineer, Quantity Surveyor
Position Overview
We have a large backlog of work in the Power, Water, Industrial and Heavy Civil sectors and are looking for a Sr. Civil Estimator to join our team! Estimating is not a back-office function at Kiewit
-its a core business driver! Estimating determines how we work, how we plan work and protects the company from necessary risk! We value estimating expertise, and are looking for a mid-career professional that wants to grow their Estimating expertise and be mentored by the best! In this role you will be be trained to lead estimates, work with our preconstruction and construction teams, supporting a variety of Infrastructure self-performed projects.
This division of Kiewit executes hands-on construction in the infrastructure market performing mass grading/excavation, drainage, paving, utility work, earthwork, site development, concrete, asphalt for large scale highway/bridge projects, aviation projects, rail/transit, reservoirs, and heavy water/wastewater. If you have 5+ years in Civil estimating for EPC projects in heavy civil or related market area, we would love to talk with you!
If you are a Superintendent or Sr. Field or Project Engineer with stong skills in civil estimating in civil construction and ready to step out of the travel life, this could be an opportunity for you.
ENR ranks Kiewit as #2 in Construction, and we excel at delivering EPC projects, particularly in large-scale infrastructure projects. If you are looking for a career, with stability and a diverse portfolio of EPC projects to work on and want to work on hyperscale projects, look no further! We are an employee-owned company which fosters dedication and commitment to project success and are positioned as a key player in meeting growing infrastructure construction demands across the country.
We cultivate a culture of excellence, innovation and teamwork, making it the most rewarding place to build your career. At Kiewit, we believe in building more than just structures, we build relationships, strengthen communities and improve the world. We don't just build projects - we build careers! We are the best at what we do. With top notch health benefits, great time off, flexible work options, a wealth-building 401K plan and unbeatable growth opportunities - we are deeply invested in the future of our employees.
Your future is here. Join us at Kiewit, where we go beyond engineering and construction to build the road to success!
Requisition
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group:
Central District
Department:
Estimating
Market:
Transportation
Employment Type:
Full Time
Kiewit’s Central District is one of our largest infrastructure districts specializing in heavy civil, structural concrete/bridge, water/wastewater, and transportation projects. We self-perform work such as mass grading, drainage, paving, underground piping, underground utility infrastructure, and more - so be ready to get your hands dirty! While headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the majority of our work is concentrated in the Central and South-Central regions of the United States.
We are looking for people committed to the construction industry rather than design.
This position will be located for the Kansas City metro area, in our Lenexa Kansas Area office.
Responsibilities- Develop and lead complete estimates and quantity/material takeoffs for self-performed civil construction scopes of work for design/build, design/bid/build and EPC projects for ground up infrastructure projects (Heavy Civil, Highway, Bridge, Rail/Transit, Utilities, Drainage, Aviation and Infrastructure portions of power plants)
- Review owner plans and specifications to develop a comprehensive understanding of the project; develop plan for the actual construction to serve as basis for the estimate.
- Review and assist with proposals and other documentation to prepare cost estimates. Review all bid and contract documents and home office legal department opinions.
- Conduct site investigation prior to forming a plan of operations to identify any problems or conditions of an unusual nature that may be present.
- Participate in constructability reviews,…
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