Structural Estimating Support- Nuclear Solutions-Lenexa, KS

Requisition

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Are you looking for an opportunity to be a part of a new, emerging nuclear market? Our nuclear safety culture is strong at Kiewit Nuclear Solutions. We are seeking experienced Structural Estimating support to join our team. Your role will be essential to our operations, ensuring that your contributions are valued and impactful within Kiewit Nuclear Solutions.

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is a full-service engineering, project management, and construction provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the nuclear-related market from carbon-free, small modular reactors to DOE science, environmental and nuclear security mission capabilities. We operate in the power utility, renewable energy, industrial, and infrastructure markets.

As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering excellence providing holistic solutions that differentiate our team from the rest of the industry.

We are committed to building upon our history as one of the safest companies to work for by equipping our craft and staff with the best technology, processes, equipment, tools, and safety programs available.

Our innovative team prides itself on excellence through continuous improvement and an unwavering commitment to deliver for our clients.

The position is located in Lenexa, KS. Other locations may be considered.

• Review RFP to determine scope of work and estimate requirements.
• Perform quantity takeoff development from drawings, specifications, and other related documentation.
• Develop an estimate to support proposal creation and bid submittal documents, especially complex pricing sheets.
• Determine labor, material, construction equipment, subcontract, and other direct costs for self-performed construction execution.
• Analyze crew structures for composite rate development in union, merit shop, and prevailing wage labor markets.
• Learn and become a subject matter expert with InEight Estimating software.
• Align bid packages to proposal requirements prior to issuance to subcontractors and vendors.
• Evaluate Quote Comparison Sheets once subcontractor and vendor pricing has been received.
• Participate in the estimate review process with internal and external team members.
• Assist the Lead Estimator in identifying and mitigating risk and performing cost analysis.
• Assist in customer presentation preparation if necessary.
• Determine project successes and areas for improvement by analyzing past costs from ongoing and completed projects.
• Upon successful contract award, assist with project initiation by conforming the estimate while working with business, project controls, and the production team.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering/Technology and related work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in heavy industrial construction ($50M+) with emphasis on concrete or structural steel.
• Detailed experience with concrete or structural steel including development of quantities and estimates from construction document hand take-off as well as model export methods.
• Exceptionally strong attention to detail.
• Ability to develop detailed estimate and project documentation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• 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 following oral and written instructions, warning signs, equipment use, and policies.
• Available to work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various locations and conditions may vary.

Base Compensation: $95,000/yr - $99,000/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location).

Kiewit offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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