Traffic & ITS Estimator - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

About the Role

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers (KIE) is looking for a Civil Traffic Estimator to join our Lone Tree team. This job position will support project pursuits and awarded projects by coordinating and managing ITS/Electrical/Signage/Signals Design on a variety of Kiewit's largest projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantity takeoffs from source files including CAD, Microstation, Blue Beam or PDF
• Prepare estimates for subcontracted and self-perform traffic work including: ITS/Electrical/Signage/Signals. Travel to projects or pursuit offices, interface with other discipline estimators to ensure scope alignment
• Input quantities into estimating software, apply unit pricing based on actual historical costs using Kiewit database. In the absence of historical costs, able to prepare a theoretical estimate.
• Research historical projects to determine past-costs applicable to the work being performed.
• Perform top-down estimates (high-level ROMs) and bottoms up estimates by analyzing every aspect of every operation in detail.
• Prepare subcontractor bid packages – includes compiling quantities and writing detailed scope. Answer technical questions from bidders and work with Kiewit Supply Network to compile quote comparison sheet.
• Prepare and present estimate review packet.
• Prepare construction schedule by advising schedule technicians on activity logic, duration, and resource loading such as manhours and quantity.
• Working knowledge of Kiewit standard account codes, apply correct account codes to estimate work.
• Continuous improvement such as self-paced training and estimate debrief sessions.

Requirements

• Civil Engineering or Construction Management Degree, or equivalent years of experience within ITS, Traffic and/or Dry Utilities industry.
• 5 + Years experience, preferably in project management/engineering of civil & electrical construction.
• Able to open and manipulate .dwg, .dgn, .pdf files
• Working knowledge of Bentley Projectwise
• Basic knowledge of utility construction means and methods.
• Construction field management recommended
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft excel.
• Knowledge of Estimating software such as InEight, HCSS or Hard Dollar.
• Basic knowledge of heavy civil construction operations such as grading, paving, drainage, structures
• Possesses a high level of attention to detail, self-checking of work for accuracy is imperative.
• 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.

Compensation

• $94,767 - $124,127

Benefits

• Top-tier medical, dental and vision plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401K with employer matching
• Profit sharing
• Generous paid time off