Estimator- Southwest district

Requisition ID: 182416

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Southwest District

Department: Estimating

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview Experienced Heavy Civil Estimator with a proven track record of delivering timely, accurate cost proposals for large-scale infrastructure projects across the Southwest area of the 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 Kiewit Southwest District specializes in heavy civil, transportation and water projects. We operate primarily in Arizona, Idaho, Nevada and Utah. Southwest's projects include a wide range of infrastructure projects such as highways, bridges, runways, terminals, transit systems, power plants, water treatment facilities, dams, canals, wastewater treatment plants and tunnels.

Location This position is based out of our Phoenix, AZ office.

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.

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.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.