Requisition ID: 174662 

Job Level: Mid Level 

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Delivery 

Department: Estimating 

Market: Power 

Employment Type: Full Time 

Position Overview

As a Power Delivery Estimator, you will be crucial in our organization’s project estimation process. You’ll work closely with the estimating team to accurately assess costs, analyze project requirements, and contribute to successful bid proposals. This entry-level position offers an exciting opportunity to learn and grow within the power delivery industry.
 

District Overview

Kiewit Power Delivery is a full-service engineering and construction solutions provider, completing projects of all sizes and complexity. Across North America, our experience spans all transmission and distribution market aspects from high-voltage overhead and underground transmission to distribution design, automation design and construction capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the electric utility, renewable energy, industrial, and oil and gas markets. 

 

Location

This position is located in Lenexa, KS 

Responsibilities

•    Cost Estimation: Collaborate with senior estimators to estimate project costs for power delivery infrastructure projects.
•    Document Review: Read and interpret Request for Proposal (RFP) documents, construction drawings, and specifications.
•    Project Coordination: Assist in coordinating project meetings and discussions.
•    Means and Methods: Work with the estimating team to develop accurate means and methods for project execution.
•    Scheduling: Contribute to project schedules and timelines.
•    Material Takeoffs: Perform material takeoffs to determine quantities needed for construction.
•    Labor Rates: Establish labor wages and unit rates based on industry standards.
•    Data Entry: Ensure precise data entry into the estimating software.
•    Risk Assessment: Identify risks associated with projects and propose mitigation strategies.

Qualifications

•    Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and estimating software (e.g., HCSS HeavyBid, WinEst).
•    Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
•    Passion for the power delivery industry and a desire to learn and grow.

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. May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

 

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
 

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