Estimating Manager

Company: Kiewit Corporation
Location: Memphis
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

Requisition ID: 167711
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Central District
Department: Estimating
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As an estimating manager you will be leading a team of estimators, participate and implement win strategies, present estimates to Executive Management and estimates to clients, reading and interpreting documents, subcontractor solicitation, analyze drawing and specifications for risk. Reviewing and assisting with proposals, managing 3rd party cost estimating contractors, and other duties as required to prepare cost estimates for various types of work (including self-perform). Conceptual estimating, preconstruction services, design-assist and design-build management.
District Overview
Kiewit's Central District is one of our largest infrastructure districts specializing in heavy civil, structural concrete/bridge, water/wastewater, and transportation projects. We self-perform work such as mass grading, drainage, paving, utility and more - so be ready to get your hands dirty! While headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the majority of our work is concentrated in the Central and South-Central regions of the United States. We are looking for people committed to the construction industry rather than design.
Location
This position will be based out of one the following Central District offices in Brentwood, TN.
Some travel will be required for pursuits in other geographical regions and offices.
Responsibilities
--- Leading a team of estimators and engineers in large pursuits.
--- Task management, strategies, resource leveling and responsible for estimate close out processes.
--- Leading teams in multiple estimates and pursuits.
--- Communicate and present a detailed estimate to Executive Management.
--- Communicate and present estimates to clients.
--- Analyze drawings and specifications to evaluate risk and facilitate win strategies.
--- Reviewing and assisting with proposals and other documentation to prepare cost estimates for various projects.
--- Become proficient in Kiewit's estimating program, "In Eight Estimate".
--- Provide leadership and strategy in subcontractor and vendor selection process.
--- Implement District Estimating Programs, Management reviews and activities. Includes implementing company policies and procedures.
--- Implement District Training program for Estimating staff.
Qualifications
--- Undergraduate degree in construction management, construction engineering, civil engineer
--- At least 10+ years of experience estimating for infrastructure and heavy civil projects.
--- Ability to lead large estimates and lead multiple teams.
--- Passion for preconstruction and estimating.
--- Strong communication skills both in person and virtual. Strong work ethic and self-starter is a must.
--- Ability to utilize computers, and experienced with Microsoft Office, Excel, On Screen takeoff, other estimating software programs. Willingness to learn new systems. Kiewit utilizes a proprietary estimating program, "InEight Estimate".
--- Strong organizational and time management skills.
--- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
--- Ability to work with limited instruction and implement successful action items.
--- Applicant must be proficient with conceptual, design assist, hard bid and self-perform estimating.
--- Results orientated with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.
--- Must be detail oriented and technically sound with good communication skills.
--- Interested in professional development and continued education.
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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.
Company: Kiewit

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