Lead Estimator - Kiewit Building Group

Kiewit•Papillion, NE

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Kiewit Building Group is seeking an experienced Estimator to lead estimates for vertical building projects across commercial, education, sports, healthcare, mixed-use, housing, and government markets. The role leads estimating work across multiple disciplines during conceptual, schematic, and design development phases, including plan and specification reviews, constructability reviews, quantity takeoffs, cost estimating, subcontractor pricing evaluation, proposal development, and bid closeout. The Lead Estimator also manages and directs other estimators and coordinates with preconstruction, operations, design teams, owners, subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders. The position is based in Omaha, Nebraska. Relocation to the area is required for candidates who are not local and will be provided. Kiewit Building Group delivers vertical building projects across the United States for public and private clients through a variety of contracting models.

Requirements

At least 5 years 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.
Ability to work overtime and weekends as required.
Regular, reliable attendance.

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

Lead constructability reviews, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimating for multiple disciplines throughout conceptual, schematic, and design development phases.
Analyze drawings, specifications, and project documents to develop scopes of work and identify project risks and opportunities.
Lead solicitation, analysis, and evaluation of subcontractor and supplier proposals across multiple disciplines.
Develop and review bid packages, budgets, GMPs, cost models, proposals, and estimate documentation.
Lead value management activities and participate in estimating and pursuit strategies.
Perform indirect estimating activities with appropriate oversight.
Participate in the development and management of pursuit estimating processes, schedules, staffing, and procedures.
Manage and provide direction to estimators supporting the pursuit.
Coordinate with preconstruction, operations, design teams, and other stakeholders to develop logistics, sequencing, and project approaches.
Review bid and contract documents and coordinate required legal reviews.
Conduct site investigations to identify conditions affecting pricing, constructability, logistics, or project risk.
Maintain historical cost data and monitor industry trends, market conditions, equipment, methods, and pricing.
Communicate with owners, design teams, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to resolve estimating and bid-related issues.
Demonstrate proficiency in Kiewit's InEight Estimate platform and applicable estimating tools.
Take responsibility for bid closeout activities and ensure estimates are complete, accurate, and properly documented.
Maintain regular, reliable attendance and work productively to meet deadlines.
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others, individually or in a team environment.
Perform work safely and effectively, and follow oral and written instructions, warning signs, equipment-use guidance, and other policies.
Work during normal operating hours and work overtime and weekends as required.
Work at various locations where conditions may vary.