Position Overview

The Estimate Lead is responsible for leading the development of complete, accurate, and competitive cost estimates for large and complex energy and industrial construction projects across Canada. This role is intended for a senior estimator with direct field and operations experience who understands how projects are actually built and can translate means and methods, sequencing, productivity, and risk into a defensible estimate and execution strategy. The Estimate Lead owns the estimating effort from early pursuit through bid close, provides leadership to estimating teams, and ensures a strong handoff to operations to support successful project execution.

Kiewit’s project work is large, complex and varied, and at times never been done before, requiring the need to think ‘outside of the box’. The estimating group works as a team, and with management present during the process from beginning to end. Our estimating practices are intensely rigorous and detailed-oriented, incorporating powerful systems.

District Overview

Kiewit Energy Canada is a major industrial contractor that specializes a wide range of engineering, procurement and construction services to the oil, gas, chemical, ethanol and related process industries. Our projects involve construction of oil sands processing facilities, including steam-assisted gravity drainage facilities, refinery expansions, gas plant expansions, co-generation facilities, major mine developments and pipe spool fabrication.

Location

Our head office is located in Calgary, AB. The successful candidate will be able to work in the office full-time. One of the many things that makes Kiewit's culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop complete estimates for large, complex jobs.
• Supervise estimators in the preparation estimates, review estimates prepared by other estimating groups or JV partners to determine completeness of data used, procedures, and aid in resolving differences in bid items.
• Review owner plans and specifications to develop a comprehensive understanding of the project; develop plan and schedule for the actual construction to serve as basis for the estimate.
• Prepare pursuit win strategy in conjunction with Business Development and Senior Operations Staff.
• Develop pursuit procurement strategy.
• Reviews all bid and contract documents with the support home office legal department opinions.
• Conduct site investigation prior to forming a plan of operations to identify any problems or conditions of an unusual nature that may be present.
• Utilize estimating techniques and procedures to conduct investigation and adhere to standard company policy and procedures.
• Address any major technical problems encountered during bid preparation.
• Stay abreast of trends and developments, such as new equipment, methods and procedures that are developing in the industry.
• Prepare special studies or reports required by certain bid items or conditions.
• Consult with owners on various problems discovered during bid preparation, design, rates, schedules, etc.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Engineering or Construction-related technology, or extensive and related work experience leading to a thorough understanding of the knowledge, skills and abilities described above.
• The ideal candidate has 7 to 10 years of related experience in the field on energy construction projects or in operations on these projects with some estimating experience.
• Ideally build and self-perform construction experience.
• Exceptionally strong attention to detail, communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Experience with, and strong aptitude for, various estimating software systems.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office products (e.g. Excel, Work, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Functional knowledge of English (written and verbal) is required.

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.

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.