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Requisition ID: 181358
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Energy District
Department: Estimating
Market: OGC
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
The Electrical Estimator is a career-level professional that manages all aspects of the estimate from kickoff to turnover. All estimate disciplines rely on you for leadership and the Estimate Sponsor depends on you to be the expert on piping costs and estimate details. Your role is critical to make sure the Estimate Sponsor's vision and strategic planning is executed, so the estimate of the job is done at the right cost. The Electrical Estimator has the opportunity to learn and understand other roles of Kiewit's OGC business to continue their career development. The Electrical Estimator will assist and support the Estimate Sponsor when presenting estimates to the executive leadership team during estimate reviews.
District Overview
Kiewit Energy was established to better serve the diverse and expanding energy market. Kiewit Energy provides cohesive engineering, procurement and construction services to the oil, gas, refining, chemicals, petrochemicals, biofuels, and other process industries. Early Contract Involvement presence offering clients long-term relationships, providing integrated schedules, realistic construction estimates, and construction driven execution planning.
Location
This position is located in the Energy Corridor in the greater Houston, TX area. One of the many things that makes Kiewit's culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.
Responsibilities
• Coordinate with Estimating Management on Electrical related issues.
• Provide direction to the estimate electrical team and assigning tasks to team.
• Ensure the proper Kiewit estimating system template(s) are utilized.
• Provide oversight of all information being entered into the Kiewit estimating system to ensure an accurate electrical estimate.
• Responsible for ensuring that all engineering deliverables are produced, checked, and issued to the estimate team on schedule.
• Responsible for coordination between the estimating electrical discipline and estimating management.
• Develop Electrical Estimate Risks & Opportunities.
• Develop Electrical Estimate Clarifications & Exceptions.
• Responsible for ensuring that all estimate review book electrical information is complete.
• Prepare for all reviews in accordance with the Kiewit estimating standards.
• Present Estimate to Kiewit Leadership.
• Assist Electrical Estimating Department Manager in developing and maintaining standard tools.
• Assist Electrical Estimating Department Manager in developing any Departmental Initiatives.
• Travel to project sites to collect data, as required.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management with an emphasis in Electrical is preferred OR extensive and related work experience leading to a thorough understanding of the knowledge, skills, and abilities described above.
• At least 5 years' experience in a related role.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge and understanding of construction mean/methods.
• Strong attention to detail; strong communication, interpersonal, leadership, and team-building skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products (e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
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.
There's no limit to what you'll do at Kiewit. Whether you're building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people's lives for generations to come.
Here you'll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.
We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.
Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.
We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.