Sr. Estimator - Westlake, TX

Position Overview

Experienced Heavy Civil Estimator with a proven track record of delivering timely, accurate cost proposals for large-scale infrastructure projects across the Central United States. Demonstrates deep understanding of bid-build, design-build, and Engineer, Procure, Construct (EPC) methodologies with hands-on estimating experience for heavy civil scopes including structural concrete, grading, utilities, drainage, water/wastewater, and transportation infrastructure. Skilled in conceptual estimating, quantity takeoffs, cost analysis, and working with multi-disciplinary teams to develop competitive and compliant proposals. 

District Overview

Aligns well with Kiewit’s Central District portfolio—specializing in self-perform operations, including mass grading, paving, structural bridge concrete, and complex heavy civil scopes. Experienced in producing estimates under aggressive timelines and navigating complex specifications, with a focus on constructability and risk mitigation.

Location

Open to supporting infrastructure projects based out of Dallas / Westlake, TX, with availability to travel to job sites across the South Central U.S., as needed for preconstruction site investigations, walkdowns, and field verifications. 

Responsibilities

•    Develop pricing strategies and cost summaries based on contract documents, conceptual plans, and site conditions. 

•    Analyze plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, and addenda to fully understand project scope and potential risk items. 

•    Conduct jobsite investigations to identify access constraints, material haul distances, and unique conditions impacting cost. 

•    Collaborate with engineers and operations teams to align estimating approaches with means and methods of construction. 

•    Evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotes for completeness, scope alignment, and competitiveness. 

•    Maintain and update historical cost databases, productivity metrics, and unit pricing based on regional performance. 

•    Participate in peer reviews and bid strategy sessions, providing input on construction phasing, schedule impact, and resource requirements. 

•    Remain current with industry trends, material cost fluctuations, equipment capabilities, and construction innovations. 

•    Support constructability reviews and VE proposals in pursuit and preconstruction phases. 

•    Bluebeam, Trimble, HCSS HeavyBid, On-Screen Takeoff, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint 

•    Familiar with scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project) for cost-loaded schedule input and time-based estimating

Qualifications

• •    2 years of construction experience with at least 2 years directly in civil/heavy civil estimating. 

  •    Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred. 

  •    Strong knowledge of specifications, bid documents, contract terms, and field-based construction logistics. 

  •    Proven ability to interpret engineering drawings, develop constructability plans, and produce competitive estimates under tight deadlines. 

  •    Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills in fast-paced environments. 

  •    Committed to safety, quality, and operational excellence throughout the preconstruction process.

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