Estimator 2 - Kiewit Building Group

Kiewit•Papillion, NE

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Kiewit Building Group is seeking an Estimator to support estimates for vertical building projects across commercial, education, sports, healthcare, mixed-use, housing, and government markets. The role supports estimating and preconstruction work, including plan and specification reviews, quantity takeoffs, constructability reviews, cost estimating for assigned disciplines, subcontractor pricing analysis, collaboration with other estimators, bid closeout, and the development of accurate cost estimates and proposals, including self-perform work. The position is based in Omaha, Nebraska. Relocation to the area is required for candidates who are not local, and relocation will be provided. The work may involve different locations and varying conditions, and overtime and weekends may be required.

Requirements

At least 1 year of related preconstruction or estimating experience.
Exceptionally strong attention to detail, communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Regular, reliable attendance.
Work productively and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a construction-related field.
LEED knowledge or certification.
Experience with CMAR, Design-Build, or IPD delivery methods.
Exposure to BIM/VDC tools and processes.

Responsibilities

Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for assigned disciplines during conceptual, schematic, and design development phases.
Review drawings, specifications, and project documents to develop accurate scopes of work and identify project risks.
Perform constructability reviews and cost-estimating activities for assigned disciplines.
Analyze and evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals for alignment with project documents, estimate assumptions, and owner requirements.
Develop bid packages, budgets, GMPs, cost models, and proposal documentation.
Participate in value management, bid strategy, and bid closeout activities.
Partner with preconstruction and operations teams to develop project logistics, sequencing, and estimating approaches.
Conduct site investigations to identify conditions and risks that may affect pricing, constructability, or project execution.
Maintain historical cost data and monitor industry trends, market conditions, equipment, methods, and pricing.
Support subcontractor and vendor selection strategies.
Communicate with owners, design teams, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to resolve estimating and bid-related issues.
Develop proficiency in Kiewit’s InEight Estimate platform and applicable estimating tools.