Location:
Houston, TX, US
Requisition ID: 175665
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Energy US District
Market: OGC
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
The Lead Mechanical 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 ensure the Estimate Sponsors vision and strategic planning are executed, so the estimate of the job is done at the right cost. The Lead Mechanical Estimator has the opportunity to learn and understand other roles of Kiewits OGC business to continue their career development. The Lead Mechanical 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 offers 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 make Kiewits 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 Mechanical related issues.
- Provide direction to the estimate Mechanical team and assign tasks to the 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 mechanical 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 mechanical discipline and estimating management.
- Develop Mechanical Estimate Risks & Opportunities.
- Develop Mechanical Estimate Clarifications & Exceptions.
- Responsible for ensuring that all estimate review book mechanical information is complete.
- Prepare for all reviews in accordance with the Kiewit estimating standards.
- Present Estimate to Kiewit Leadership.
- Assist Mechanical Department Manager in developing and maintaining standard tools.
- Assist Mechanical Department Manager in developing any Departmental Initiatives.
- Travel to project sites to collect data, as required.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in engineering or construction management with an emphasis in Mechanical is preferred OR extensive and related work experience leading to a thorough understanding of the knowledge, skills, and abilities described above.
- At least five years experience in a related role.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
- Knowledge and understanding of construction means/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 communication skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Other Requirements:
- 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 full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package thats 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.
Theres no limit to what youll do at Kiewit. Whether youre 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 peoples lives for generations to come.
Here youll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.
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.
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