Structural Estimate Lead

Kiewit • Lenexa, KS

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering is seeking a Structural Estimate Lead to provide technical and estimating leadership for large, complex industrial projects. The role leads structural estimates from early concept through execution and supports Pre-FEED, FEED, EPC, and Design-Build projects. The successful candidate will bring experience in structural estimating, engineering, and/or construction, with a strong understanding of how structural scopes are designed, quantified, estimated, sequenced, and built.

The Structural Estimate Lead works closely with engineering, procurement, construction, and project leadership to develop accurate, competitive, and executable estimates while identifying constructability opportunities, project risks, and cost efficiencies. The role also provides leadership and mentorship to estimating teams and helps strengthen estimating processes and best practices as Kiewit’s Industrial business grows.

The position is based in Kiewit’s Lenexa, Kansas office. Relocation assistance is available. The role may involve work at different locations, with conditions varying, and may require overtime and weekend work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field; candidates without a bachelor’s degree must have 7+ years of relevant engineering or construction experience and demonstrated knowledge of structural construction and estimating.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in structural estimating, engineering/design, construction, field operations, or project management, with significant exposure to structural scopes.
• Strong understanding of how structural scopes are designed, quantified, estimated, sequenced, and constructed on large projects.
• Demonstrated leadership, mentorship, or team coordination experience and ability to lead multidisciplinary teams through the estimating process.
• Experience interpreting drawings, specifications, contracts, quantity takeoffs, design deliverables, and cost data.
• Experience with estimating platforms such as InEight Estimate/Hard Dollar or similar software.
• Strong analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and ability to identify discrepancies.
• Proficiency in basic computing programs, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Results-driven mindset and a strong desire to win work and deliver best-value solutions.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting complex engineering and construction projects, including Pre-FEED, FEED, EPC, and/or Design-Build projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of complete, detailed estimates for large and complex industrial EPC projects across varying levels of project definition, from AACE Class 5 through Class 2.
• Coordinate and communicate structural design within multidisciplinary teams, including management and oversight of third-party engineering.
• Develop estimates from conceptual design through project execution, integrating input from engineering, procurement, construction, and startup teams.
• Review contracts, RFPs, specifications, drawings, quantities, and design deliverables to identify scope requirements, assumptions, exclusions, risks, and opportunities.
• Apply knowledge of structural construction, constructability, sequencing, labor productivity, materials, equipment, and means and methods to develop comprehensive estimates.
• Partner with engineering and construction teams to validate quantities, optimize design and constructability, and identify cost-effective, technically compliant alternative solutions.
• Use historical cost data, benchmarking, subcontractor and vendor pricing, and project-specific conditions to validate estimate accuracy and competitiveness.
• Lead estimate reviews and communicate key assumptions, risks, opportunities, and recommendations to project teams and senior leadership.
• Support proposal development and bid form generation.
• Conduct site visits as needed to improve understanding of field execution, construction methods, productivity, and project cost performance.
• Stay current on industry trends, technologies, materials, and construction methods that may affect structural estimating and execution.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to estimating staff and support continuous improvement of estimating tools, processes, and best practices.
• Maintain regular, reliable attendance; work productively and meet deadlines; communicate and interact professionally; and perform work safely and effectively.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within deadlines, and work overtime and weekends as required.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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