KWFS - Lead Construction Estimator

KWFS - Lead Construction Estimator

We are looking for a Lead Construction Estimator to join our dynamic team at Kiewit Water Facilities South. As a senior member of our estimating department, you will play a critical role in leading a team of estimators and overseeing the estimation process for water and wastewater projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in construction estimating, particularly in water-related projects, and will possess strong leadership qualities to drive success in this role.

Kiewit Water Facilities South specializes in constructing water treatment facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, and desalination plants across North America. Because our people receive continuous and extensive training, hands-on experience, and challenging responsibilities from day one, they quickly develop the expertise that has earned our district its reputation as the premier contractor in the southeast United States.

This position is based primarily at our Westlake, TX office, with the flexibility to work out of our Alpharetta, GA office as well. You'll have the chance to collaborate with a diverse team of professionals in a stimulating work environment that encourages innovation and excellence.

Responsibilities include leading constructability reviews, quantity takeoffs, and pricing for multiple disciplines on a pursuit; performing indirect estimating with oversight; participating in the management processes and procedures of a pursuit; managing a team of 5-6 estimators; taking full responsibility for bid closeout; reviewing specifications, performing takeoffs, and delivering quantities; ensuring accuracy and attention to detail in all estimating activities; working with the team of estimators to develop cost estimates for water/wastewater projects; coordinating the activities of a team of estimators, reviewing and approving estimates, maintaining records, and guiding team members; leading team efforts to provide preconstruction services to clients, including developing bid strategies and leading the bid process for collaborative delivery bids; establishing and maintaining budget control during the estimating/preconstruction phases of the project; analyzing, reviewing, and interpreting engineering contracts, plans, and specifications to develop detailed, comprehensive construction estimates for large, complex industrial projects; managing the estimating function and associated workflow in a project environment, coordinating input from internal and external groups required for estimates and proposals; ensuring estimating and proposal activities are in accordance with Kiewit codes and standards; coordinating and maintaining relationships with subcontractors and material vendors by managing the estimating process, including soliciting bids and providing constructability input; assisting in the development and training of other estimating staff and working with the Marketing department to prepare responses to RFPs and RFQs; and participating in interview preparations for negotiated bids and assisting in prequalification.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in engineering with an emphasis in Civil, Construction Management, or related fields; 15+ years of experience in the water/wastewater construction industry; background in CMAR & design-build estimating; proven leadership skills with the ability to manage and mentor a team of estimators; strong understanding of constructability, quantity takeoff, and pricing; experience working in the field and building work; detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills; understanding of unit and labor rates; strong background in MS Office products, Bluebeam, and Construction Estimating Software; strong work ethic, good interpersonal skills, and excellent organization, verbal, and written communication skills; results-oriented individual with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities; and ability to work as part of a large project team, including both in-house inter-discipline engineers and construction superintendents, to provide clients with the industry's best in engineering, procurement, and construction.