Estimator 1 - Kiewit Offshore Services

Requisition ID: 182599

Job Level: Entry Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Offshore Services District

Department: Estimating

Market: OGC

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit Offshore Services (KOS) is seeking an Estimator to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a key part in developing accurate and competitive cost estimates for complex projects. As an estimator, you will collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction team to analyze project requirements, evaluate risk, and prepare detailed proposals that support successful project execution.

District Overview

Kiewit Offshore Services, Ltd. (Kiewit Offshore Services or KOS), a district (or business unit) of Kiewit Corporation, builds structurally complex projects supporting diverse work scopes across the world's energy and infrastructures markets. Located in Ingleside, TX, 20 minutes outside of Corpus Christi, the 550- acre fabrication yard is the workplace of 300+ staff employees and approximately 1,400 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. Our team is a diverse, tight knit group that enjoys fun team building events such as deep-sea fishing, golfing, sporting and other events throughout the year. Our employees are extremely schedule driven, high-energy, friendly, and hard workers. 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 at Kiewit Offshore Services (KOS) in Ingleside, TX.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and interpret Contract Documents (RFP, specifications, etc.).
• Perform all tasks related to quantity takeoff and pricing of design-build projects in the Oil, Gas, and Chemical market.
• Coordinate with estimators and engineers/designers to provide constructability input and value engineering for preliminary project plans.
• Participate in Task Force Meetings, brainstorms, and working sessions with estimators and engineers/designers.
• Identify, quantify, and communicate Risk throughout the estimating process.
• Participate in pre-bid, pre-construction, and post project completion meetings.
• Meet productivity and timeline goals for bids produced, be able to meet scheduled deadlines.
• Performing site visits and investigations as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in construction management, Engineering or related degree preferred
• GPA above 3.0 preferred
• 0-2 years' experience in estimating
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office products (e.g. Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Possess strong mathematical and computer skills
• Must be able to meet deadlines and have excellent time management skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Candidates must possess a strong work ethic
• Work independently as well as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies

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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
• Openings are to fill both existing vacancies and newly created positions

Base Compensation: -

(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.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.