Senior Estimator – Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

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• Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products.
• Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
• Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments, or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Establish and maintain tendering process, and conduct negotiations.
• Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors.
• Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.

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Website: kiewit.com

Kiewit is a railway station in Kiewit, close to the city of Hasselt, Limburg, Belgium. The station opened on 28 May 1974 and is located on line 21A. The station was closed on 3 June 1984 and reopened on 28 May 1989. The train services are operated by National Railway Company of Belgium (NMBS).

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Role overview (listing rewrite)

Kiewit is hiring a Senior Estimator to join our Infrastructure Design Department in Glendale, Denver. This full-time position offers the opportunity to lead cost estimation on major infrastructure and transportation projects within our rapidly expanding Design Engineering Services group. About the Role As a Senior Estimator with Kiewit, you'll drive the financial and technical feasibility of significant design engineering projects from concept through bidding. You'll combine deep estimating expertise with strategic thinking to shape project strategy, pricing, and profitability at the earliest stages of infrastructure and transportation work. What You'll Do Develop detailed cost estimates for infrastructure and transportation design projects using technical specifications and design documentation Partner with engineers, project managers, and design teams to evaluate scope, methodology, resources, and risk factors Prepare competitive bid proposals that reflect Kiewit's capabilities and market positioning Analyze subcontractor quotes, material sourcing, labor requirements, and equipment costs to build robust project budgets Lead bid reviews and cost validation meetings across departments to ensure alignment and accuracy Mentor junior estimators and contribute to process improvements that strengthen the estimating function Maintain estimating systems, databases, and tools to drive consistency and efficiency What We're Looking For Proven experience as an estimator in infrastructure, transportation, or heavy civil design environments Strong command of construction costs, methods, labor productivity, and equipment pricing Proficiency with estimating software platforms and Microsoft Office Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills Demonstrated ability to lead collaborative efforts and mentor team members Commitment to precision, attention to detail, and quality in financial planning About Kiewit Kiewit is a premier construction and engineering services company focused on major infrastructure projects across North America. Our Design Engineering Services division partners with public and private clients to deliver integrated solutions for transportation, energy, and civil infrastructure needs. How to Apply Apply for this Senior Estimator position in Glendale, Denver through this listing. We review applications on a rolling basis and will reach out to qualified candidates to explore how your estimating expertise can contribute to our infrastructure projects.

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