Senior 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

Kiely Family of Companies is looking for a Senior Estimator to bid cost estimates for utility projects and manage these projects through construction. This position will be responsible for project schedule preparation, costs, and construction principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate, timely, and detailed cost estimates on large, complex heavy construction projects
• Prepare and analyze material/quantity take-offs
• Review bid documents and make note of requirements, read plans, quantities, scheduling, forecasting, and estimating
• Generate RFIs for project clarification and/or requirements
• Prepare scope of work from quantity take-offs, determine productions, price out project, and complete bid/proposal
• Work closely with clients, contractors, and third-party providers in development of a project
• Responsible for the development, execution, and ongoing maintenance of the Project Management Plan for each assigned project, including scope, schedule, cost, quality, communication, resource, issues, risks, change control, and contractor management plans
• Prepare bid proposals and SOW’s for submittal and follow-up
• Expedite execution and return of contracts and agreements
• Establish and set priorities according to your workload using time management and organizational skills

Requirements

• Ability to read the construction bid process, interpret drawings, specifications, project data, and commercial terms
• Ability to use HCSS Heavy bid software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, math, and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of underground water resources: distribution and transmission mains, pump stations, treatment systems, and storage tanks
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and ability to recognize discrepancies
• Estimator and Project Management experience in heavy construction, specifically in underground utilities: gas/water/sanitary/steam/mechanical piping
• Experience with the use of bidding software; strong 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: $110,000–$185,000 a year based on experience and qualifications