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Estimator - Weeks Marine, Dredging/Marine Construction

Weeks Marine • Thibodaux, LA • 3d ago

Requisition ID: 182172

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Weeks Marine - Dredging

Department: Estimating

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit is one of North America's largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations in North America. With its roots dating back to 1884, our employee-owned company operates through a network of offices and projects in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Kiewit offers construction and engineering services in a variety of markets including transportation, water/wastewater, power, oil, gas and chemical, building and mining. Kiewit had 2021 revenues of $13 billion and employs around 27,500 staff and craft employees. We are adding a mid to senior level Estimator to our team to support Dredging projects. As an Estimator, you will prepare, review and present discipline estimates for specific project proposal activities, develop conceptual estimates and perform cost analysis.

District Overview

Weeks Marine Dredging Division's vast reach and deep expertise, combined with the sheer size and diversity of its equipment fleet, enables the company to serve as a one-stop shop for clients in both the private and governmental sectors, providing exceptional customer service, environmental sensitivity, operational efficiency, and a long-standing commitment to safety. The Dredging district office is based out of Covington Louisiana.

Location

This position will be located in Covington LA.

Responsibilities

Identify and evaluate project specifications and drawings for dredge projects

Prepare schedules, quantity takeoffs, project cost sheets

Prepare detailed material, labor, equipment, and subcontract cost sheets

Accept, review, and analyze subcontractor quotes

Develop subcontractor scopes of work

Prepare project bid status reports

Monitor ongoing jobs for bid accuracy

Attend on-site pre-bid/proposal conferences and site visits

Maintain an accurate, current database of historical data

Foster relationships with subcontractors and suppliers

Qualifications

3+ years of estimating experience in Civil Construction, Marine Construction, or Dredging or a combination of those. Prefer at least 1 year of estimating for the dredging industry.

Proficient skills in standard MS office software packages, including ADOBE and advanced skills in Excel; proficient with takeoff programs (specifically Bluebeam)

Experience with Navisworks

Exceptionally strong attention to detail, communication, interpersonal and leadership skills

Demonstrated proficiency in Estimating software & Microsoft Office products (e.g. Excel, Work, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Demonstrated knowledge of developing scheduled activities for estimated operations, and estimating standards and processes.

Experience producing quality calculations and organization of takeoff quantities

Coordinates with other estimators and key stakeholders to complete estimates on time and accurately

Able to identify gaps between plan drawings, specifications and disciplines

Experience with preparing detailed material lists to support procurement process

Must have a valid driver's license and be willing to travel up to 10%

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.

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.

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.

Company: Weeks

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