Kiewit Corporation

Operational Estimator - Kiewit Nuclear Solutions-Aiken, SC

Kiewit Corporation$80K — $95K *
Aiken, SC 29803In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred
  • 3-5 years' experience in estimating and quantity takeoffs
  • Proficiency in one core discipline
  • Strong mathematical and computer skills, demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Must possess effective oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and within a team
  • Attention to detail with strength in identifying discrepancies
  • Willingness to travel as needed
  • U.S. citizenship required for facility-specific clearance

Responsibilities

  • Review and analyze Contract Documents (RFP, specifications, etc.)
  • Perform quantity takeoffs and pricing for nuclear design-build projects
  • Identify risks through the estimating process and communicate effectively
  • Conduct project/site visits and investigations as necessary
  • Support development and scoping of work packages
  • Coordinate with engineers and estimators to provide constructability input
  • Participate in planning brainstorms and working sessions with the project team

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and dependents
  • Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • Retirement plans with matching contributions
  • Generous paid time off
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 181807

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Nuclear Solutions

Department: Project Controls

Market: Nuclear

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

KNS has an opening for a mid-career operational estimator in our growing team. You will be part of our rapidly growing nuclear market, which includes civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines. This role will support quantity takeoffs, project status, and change orders. Also involved in work package development.

Location

This position is based in Aiken, SC. Daily site attendence is required.

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 nuclear market
  • Identify, quantify, and communicate risk through the estimating process.
  • Perform project/site visits and investigations as needed.
  • Support work package scoping and development
  • Coordinate with estimators and engineers/designers to provide constructability input and value engineering for preliminary project plans.
  • Participate in the planning process brainstorms, and working sessions with estimators and engineers/designers

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Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related degree preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in estimating and quantity takeoffs
• Proficiency in one core discipline
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office products (e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
  • Possess strong mathematical and computer skills
  • Must be able to meet deadlines
  • 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
  • Must be willing to travel as the job requires
  • This role may require a facility-specific clearance that requires U.S. citizenship to obtain.


Working Conditions

This position may require working on an active construction site.

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.
FIELD ROLES ONLY May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

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.

About Kiewit Corporation

Kiewit Corporation is an employee-owned Fortune 500 contractor based in Omaha, Nebraska. Privately held, it is one of the largest contractors in the world. Recent projects have included several bridge retrofittings in the San Francisco Bay Area, Interstate H-3 project in Hawaii, and building the world's largest geodesic dome at Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha. Along with significant mining and off-shore operations, the company also contracts small grading (dirt moving) projects for residential or commercial development.

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