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Senior Indirect Lead Estimator - Power Construction

TIC - The Industrial Company • Lenexa, KS • 1d ago

Requisition ID: 181862

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: TIC Power District

Department: Estimating

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

TIC Power is seeking a Senior Indirect Lead Estimator to support the development of competitive and accurate cost estimates for large-scale power generation and industrial construction projects. This position is responsible for leading the preparation of indirect cost estimates, including temporary facilities, construction equipment, field supervision, project controls, safety, quality, procurement support, and other project overhead costs. The Senior Indirect Lead Estimator works closely with estimating, operations, engineering, procurement, and project management teams to develop comprehensive project execution strategies and estimate packages.

This role requires extensive experience in heavy industrial, energy, power generation, EPC, and construction environments, along with a strong understanding of construction means and methods, project execution planning, and risk evaluation.

District Overview

TIC Power (TICP) is a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation that provides direct-hire construction services for Power Generation utilizing a non-union craft force. Strength in estimating and pre-project planning. Constructing cogeneration, combined-cycle, geothermal and waste-to-energy generation and resource facilities. TIC Power builds major EPC power plant projects throughout North America.

Location

This position is based out of Lenexa, KS.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and preparation of indirect cost estimates for power generation and industrial construction projects.

Collaborate with operations, engineering, procurement, scheduling, and estimating teams to develop execution plans that support competitive and realistic project estimates.

Analyze project specifications, drawings, schedules, labor requirements, equipment needs, subcontracting strategies, and construction methodologies.

Develop estimates for:

Field supervision and management staffing

Temporary construction facilities

Construction equipment and tooling

Site logistics and material handling

Safety and quality programs

Project controls and administration

Startup and commissioning support

Information technology and communications systems

Travel, per diem, and mobilization costs

Prepare detailed cost breakdowns, assumptions, qualifications, and estimate narratives.

Participate in estimate reviews, risk assessments, bid strategy meetings, and management presentations.

Coordinate with schedulers to understand project durations, manpower curves, and equipment utilization requirements.

Evaluate alternative construction approaches and execution strategies to identify cost-saving opportunities.

Analyze historical project data and benchmark information to improve estimating accuracy.

Support proposal development and customer presentations as needed.

Mentor and provide guidance to junior estimators and estimating personnel.

Maintain estimating databases, labor productivity factors, and indirect cost models.

Assist project teams during estimate turnover and project startup activities.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

10+ years of estimating, project controls, construction management, field operations, or related industrial construction experience.

Experience estimating large EPC, power generation, industrial, oil & gas, renewable energy, utility, or heavy civil projects.

Strong understanding of construction means and methods.

Experience with indirect cost estimating and project execution planning.

Ability to analyze project schedules and resource requirements.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and estimating software platforms.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to effectively present estimate information to project leadership and executive management.

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.

Company: TIC

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