Estimator - Kiewit Offshore Services
POSITION OVERVIEW
As an Estimator, you bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality and unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career opportunities and the satisfaction of building "the next big thing" from the ground up. In estimating, you will learn all disciplines of what it takes to complete major projects at Kiewit, making you a well-rounded individual and critical asset to the Company. There’s a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won’t find anywhere else. Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make a difference in our construction operations.
An estimate is a detailed breakdown of the anticipated cost to complete a given task. It reflects the estimators’ thinking regarding how the project will be built. It answers questions such as what labor, equipment and materials will be required, and at what rate will the combined resources complete the task in for the work that will be carried out.
The “right cost” is the lowest cost to build the work within a given period of time and under other project constraints, such as availability of skilled labor and location. The estimator’s role is to determine the right cost to perform the work and to identify and quantify possible risks that might impact those costs so that senior management can include sufficient contingencies to account for them in the bid.
DISTRICT OVERVIEW
Kiewit Offshore Services, a district (or business unit) of Kiewit Corporation that builds structurally complex jackets and topsides for offshore oil drilling rigs. Located in Ingleside, TX, 20 minutes outside of Corpus Christi, the 550-acre fabrication yard is the workplace of 350 staff employees and 1800 craft employees who work in the yard year-round. The projects built by Kiewit Offshore Services require significant equipment planning, detailed cost estimates and schedules, a commitment to safety by all employees, and are truly unforgettable. The employees are extremely schedule driven, high-energy, friendly, and hard workers. Within the Oil, Gas & Chemical Industry, their teams are the best evidenced by the countless project opportunities from owners who seek their expertise when challenged with complex projects. Kiewit Offshore Service leaders are seeking employees who would enjoy living in Southern Texas, ready for a fast-paced career, trainable, and can work well within a diverse team.
LOCATION
This position is located in Ingleside, TX.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Working with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) on how the project will be built to analyze how to accurately price the estimate
• Develop the low-cost plan for how the project will be built
• Takeoffs – responsible for accurate and timely takeoffs for the estimate that may include structural steel, piping, temporary structures, equipment and more. Quantities are derived from engineering drawings and computer modeling software
• Reviewing contract documents, plans and specifications to determine material requirements, paint requirements, welding requirements, quality requirements, etc.
• Communicate with vendors and subcontractors to obtain complete and competitive pricing
• Collecting and managing historical past cost
• Participation and leading estimate reviews with management
• Proficient in using Bluebeam, Navis Works, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point, Teams)
• Utilization of Kiewit estimating program
QUALIFICATIONS
• Ability to work full-time
• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Construction Management or related degree
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for accuracy, excellence and taking initiative
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail
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.
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.