Indicative Estimator - Industrial

Kiewit • Lenexa, KS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Kiewit Industrial and Water Engineering (KIWE) is seeking an Industrial Estimator for its Lenexa, Kansas office. The Estimator reviews, analyzes, and interprets contract documents—including specifications, drawings, and reference information—to develop detailed, comprehensive cost estimates for industrial projects. The role incorporates engineering, procurement, construction, and start-up solutions into estimates, applies historical rates and production information, and supports the growth of the estimating department through mentoring and improved work processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in construction-related technology or engineering, or extensive related work experience leading to a thorough understanding of the described knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, leadership, and team-building skills.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work well as a team player with a desire to win the project.
• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Ability to work productively and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others, individually or in a team environment.
• Ability to perform work safely and effectively and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Ability to work during normal operating hours and work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various locations and in varying conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a related role bidding industrial projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop complete estimates for very large, complex industrial projects.
• Review civil drawings and deliverables to understand construction needs.
• Develop scope from RFP documents and work with discipline teams to estimate work without gaps or overlaps.
• Identify and collaborate with discipline teams to eliminate gaps in technical estimate deliverables.
• Provide solutions to the team with cost analysis.
• Learn industry estimating metrics and ratios and identify and explain deviations from norms.
• Promote innovative estimating methods that produce consistent, cost-effective, accurate solutions within tight schedules and quick turnaround times.
• Become familiar with codes and standards to review engineering design.
• Identify common code and specification interpretations that enable technically compliant, proven, and cost-effective fit-for-purpose designs.
• Suggest alternatives to the engineering team to optimize constructability.
• Collaborate with the engineering team and draw on its expertise.
• Maintain consistency in work.
• Collaborate with procurement, vendors, and other disciplines to ensure pricing and quantities are correct.
• Become familiar with how to be the low bidder and how to build projects, including best practices, sequencing, and geographical challenges.
• Read specifications and develop notes for unique or extraordinary items.
• Perform cross-discipline communication.
• Assist with major technical problems encountered during bid preparation.
• Generate and review RFP packages for pricing on engineered equipment, subcontracts, and permanent materials.
• Lead estimate review presentations.

Benefits

• Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
• Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
• Life insurance
• Disability benefits
• Retirement plans with matching
• Generous paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level