Estimating Manager - Kiewit Building Group

Estimating Manager - Kiewit Building Group

Kiewit Building Group is looking for an Estimating Manager that can lead various estimates in excess of $30 million for vertical buildings in the markets of commercial, education, sports, mixed use, multifamily, with main focus areas in government and healthcare installations. Duties will include but are not limited to leading a team of estimators, participating in, and implementing win strategies, presenting estimates to executive management and clients, reading and interpreting documents, soliciting subcontractors, analyzing drawings and specifications, value management, reviewing and assisting with proposals, and other duties as required to prepare cost estimates / proposals for various types of work (including self-perform).

Kiewit Building Group specializes in constructing office buildings, industrial complexes, education and sports facilities, hotels, hospitals, transportation terminals, science and technology facilities, manufacturing, retail, and special-use facilities. Contracting models include firm fixed price, RSMeans based Coefficients, CMGC, design-build, progressive design build, and IPD.

This position will be based in the Kiewit Building Group office in Federal Way, WA. Some travel will be required for pursuits in other geographical regions and offices.

Responsibilities include leading a team of estimators and engineers in pursuits to get the work at the right price, task management, strategies, resource leveling, and estimate close out processes, communicating and presenting detailed estimates to executive management and clients, analyzing drawings and specifications to understand the scope of the work, reviewing and assisting with proposals and other documentation to prepare cost estimates, becoming proficient in Kiewit's estimating program, "InEight Estimate", providing leadership and strategy in subcontractor and vendor selection process, and implementing and adhering to company policies and procedures.

Qualifications include an undergraduate degree in construction management, construction engineering, or other engineering disciplines, at least 5 years of estimating experience required, ability to lead estimates and multiple teams, highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative, strong work ethic, willingness to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time, demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity, passion for safety, and strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Other requirements include regular, reliable attendance, working productively and meeting deadlines timely, communicating and interacting effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment, performing work safely and effectively, understanding and following oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies, working during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines, and working overtime and weekends as required. Base Compensation is $171,000 / yr - $179,000 / yr. Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and / or location.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.