Kiewit

Senior Estimator - Electrical 1

Posted on: 7 Mar 2021

Waltham, MA

Job Description

Position Overview

Mass Electric is hiring an Electrical Estimator with the ability to bring electric scope of industrial, infrastructure, and power related projects in on time and on budget throughout the Western United States.

District Overview

Mass. Electric Construction Co. (MEC) is a subsidiary of the Kiewit Corporation. Since our founding in 1928 in Boston, Massachusetts, Mass. Electric Constructions philosophy has been to pursue electrical projects that require a higher level of technical and logistical skill. MEC has organized strategically to actively participate and capture projects in the growing industrial market. We intend to effectively compete and win in traditional and alternate delivery procurements and position ourselves for a sustainable future. We self-perform the majority of our work and are looking for people committed to the industrial construction industry.

Location

This position will be based out of our Waltham MA office.

Responsibilities

Provide full electrical estimating services on large, complex construction projects for bid-build, design-build, EPC projects with project values ranging from $200,000 to multibillion dollars
Develop project estimates requiring bid information and prepare the estimates to ensure all factors are properly considered, priced, and included in the estimate summary
Experience estimating electrical scope
Participating in design build plan reviews and contribution to electrical scope value engineering
Analyze, review and interpret engineering contracts, owner plans and specifications to develop an understanding and be able to produce comprehensive detailed construction estimates
Conduct site investigation prior to forming a plan of operations to identify any problems or conditions of an unusual nature that may be present
Use detailed construction analysis and historical costs to create accurate schedules, job cost projections/audits and constructability studies
Manage dealings with vendors, subcontractors and/or self-perform work to make sure we are providing the best possible estimate
Ensure estimating and proposal activities are in accordance to Mass Electric codes and standards and home office legal department opinions
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Qualifications

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or related experience
A minimum of 5 years of experience estimating all electrical scopes of heavy industrial, infrastructure, or power related construction.
Broad knowledge and ability to understand project scheduling, cost control, specifications, and engineering drawings
Solid experience in utilizing Estimating software (Accubid, Heavybid Bluebeam, etc.)
Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives
Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail
Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Kiewit

Omaha, NE

About Kiewit 

As one of North America's largest, most respected construction and engineering organizations, with 2018 revenues of $9 billion, Kiewit exists to make a difference. We improve and connect communities across the United States, Canada, and Mexico through complex projects in transportation, water/wastewater, power, oil, gas and chemical, building, industrial and mining. Our services are as diverse as the skills of our 20,000-strong workforce to whom we provide challenging, honest work in a caring and collaborative culture. A sense of adventure, pride and fulfillment is built into every career at Kiewit.

How We’re Different

•    Consistently ranked within the top five of the “Top 400 Contractors” according to Engineering News-Record 
•    Top-tier health, dental and vision insurance available from Day One of employment
•    401K savings plan that includes company dollar-for-dollar match on contributions up to 6 percent of base pay
•    Our employees are entitled to accrue at least 20 days paid time off each year
•    We spend an average of $8,500 per employee each year on training and career development and reimburse up to $5,250 per year in outside tuition costs

 

 

 

 

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