Lead Estimator

1 week ago

Santa Fe Springs, California, United States Kiewit Full time
Job Summary

Kiewit's Southern California District is seeking a highly skilled Lead Estimator to play a key role in the successful acquisition and execution of our projects. The successful candidate will work closely with senior managers, estimators, schedulers, and other construction professionals across Kiewit's divisions, as well as with other construction and engineering firms.

Key Responsibilities
  • Monitor and supervise indirect project estimates and bid information to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
  • Prepare comprehensive indirect project estimates, considering all factors, pricing, and including all necessary data.
  • Assist in the collection and analysis of man-hour and cost information from projects for the use of historical data.
  • Support the estimate project schedule and determine requirements for staffing, equipment, and temporary facilities.
  • Review Owner's plans and specifications to develop a comprehensive understanding of the project, which will aid in developing a plan for construction and serve as the basis for the estimate.
  • Review all bid and contract documents and review Home Office Legal Department opinions.
  • Conduct site investigations prior to forming a plan of operations to acquaint oneself with any problems or conditions of an unusual nature that may be present.
  • Utilize engineering techniques and procedures in conducting the investigation and adhere to standard company policy and procedures in obtaining the complete information required or necessary.
  • Perform design work as required by the nature of the project that is beyond the scope of experience of the Engineer-Estimator and must be capable of handling major technical problems encountered during bid preparation.
  • Keep current on various trends and developments, such as new equipment, methods, and procedures that are developing in the industry and in their specialized area.
  • Prepare special engineering studies or reports required by the unusual nature of some bid items or conditions. Consult with Owners on various problems discovered during bid preparation, design, rates, schedules, etc.
Requirements
  • Undergraduate or graduate degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering, or construction management, or extensive and related work experience leading to a thorough understanding of the knowledge, skills, and abilities described above.
  • 10+ years' related experience
  • 5+ years' of construction field experience, 2+ years' of estimating and precon experience is preferred
  • Exceptionally strong attention to detail.
  • Excellent negotiation skills.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, leadership, and team-building skills.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products (e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Other Requirements
  • Regular, reliable attendance.
  • Work productively and meet deadlines timely.
  • 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.

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