Junior Estimator

Since 1952, Kiely Family of Companies has been building lasting relationships and delivering innovative design-build solutions that put our customers’ success first. Founded by John F. Kiely Sr., we have grown into a diversified group of companies whose unique capabilities enhance one another, making us greater than the sum of our parts. Recognized on the ENR 400, 500, and 600 lists for engineering and construction excellence, KIELY is a leading design-build, construction, and engineering services provider specializing in infrastructure solutions for the natural gas, water and wastewater, electric, industrial, commercial, and midstream pipeline industries.

About the role

The Estimator is responsible for bid cost estimates and preparing bids for utility work in the gas, water, and sewer sectors, as well as managing these projects through construction.

Responsibilities

• Review bid documents and make note of requirements.
• Produce timely and accurate estimates using HCSS Heavy Bid platform.
• Work closely with clients, contractors, and third-party providers in development of a project.
• Responsible for the scope, schedule, cost, quality, communication, resource, issues, risks, change control, and contractor management plans. Level of detail is driven by project size and complexity.
• Generate RFIs for project clarification and/or requirements.
• Prepare bid proposals and SOW’s for submittal and follow-up.
• Expedite execution and return of subcontractor agreements.
• Maintain organization of project information.
• Provide timely and accurate material take-offs.
• Produce timely and accurate estimates through use of MS Excel and internal database.
• Establish and set priorities according to your workload.

Requirements

• College degree in Engineering and/or Business Administration.
• Five years of related experience, preferably in the heavy civil construction field.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of project specifications for utility infrastructure construction projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail.
• Experience with estimating software such as HCSS Heavy Bid, HCSS Project Management Heavy Job & Timberline.
• Strong MS Excel skills.
• Knowledge of the utility industry.
• Understanding of utility expansion projects from feasibility concept, design, construction, startup, commissioning, and transfer to operations.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Paid vacation.
• Health and dental insurance.

Pay

Full-time: $100,000 a year, based on experience and qualifications.