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Requisition ID: 179441 Job Level: Mid Level Home District/Group: 1Estimating Infrastructure Department: Estimating Market: Transportation Employment Type: Full Time Position Overview Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers (KIE) is looking for a Civil Traffic Estimator to join our Lone Tree team. This job position will support project pursuits and awarded projects by coordinating and managing ITS/Electrical/Signage/Signals Design on a variety of Kiewit’s largest projects. The candidate should possess enough experience to be considered a subject matter expert in the field of ITS/Electrical/Signage/Signals design and be experienced with infrastructure coordination and construction techniques. The civil traffic team is integral to the pursuit, engineering, and construction project team to ensure we provide the best service possible to each client. Our work includes but is not limited to: ITS, Lighting, Electrical, Guide Signs, Traffic Signals, Roadway Striping, and interfaces regularly with Civil Engineering disciplines such as roadway, drainage and structures. District Overview Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering's Design-Build team is driving clients to turn to Kiewit during all stages of design-build projects. Through our integrated design and construction approach, our multi-disciplinary team works together to improve schedule, control costs and minimize risk. Our construction-focused engineers work collaboratively with our estimators and builders to design solutions that are innovative, constructible, and designed with a focus on safety. Clients benefit from the proven processes and tools used by Kiewit to minimize project risk. We are an in-house resource that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff shares experiences gained, innovative concepts, and best practices for all projects that we support. Kiewit’s management and implementation of this process leads to safe, cost effective, and innovative designs that exceeds client expectations and furthers Kiewit’s legacy of excellence. On our team, you’ll have the opportunity to see more, touch more, and do more than you ever imagined. Working hard will not only bring you satisfaction from a job well done, but it will help propel your career forward faster than you might expect. We will train you, develop your skills, and allow you to take on projects that impact millions across North America. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan, and unbeatable growth opportunities, by joining Kiewit, you’re ensuring a lifetime of success. Location This position is based out of our Lone Tree, CO Offices Responsibilities • Perform quantity takeoffs from source files including CAD, Microstation, Blue Beam or PDF • Prepare estimates for subcontracted and self-perform traffic work including: ITS/Electrical/Signage/Signals. Travel to projects or pursuit offices, interface with other discipline estimators to ensure scope alignment • Input quantities into estimating software, apply unit pricing based on actual historical costs using Kiewit database. In the absence of historical costs, able to prepare a theoretical estimate. • Research historical projects to determine past-costs applicable to the work being performed. • Perform top-down estimates (high-level ROMs) and bottoms up estimates by analyzing every aspect of every operation in detail. • Prepare subcontractor bid packages – includes compiling quantities and writing detailed scope. Answer technical questions from bidders and work with Kiewit Supply Network to compile quote comparison sheet. • Prepare and present estimate review packet. • Prepare construction schedule by advising schedule technicians on activity logic, duration, and resource loading such as manhours and quantity. • Working knowledge of Kiewit standard account codes, apply correct account codes to estimate work. • Continuous improvement such as self-paced training and estimate debrief sessions. Qualifications • Civil Engineering or Construction Management Degree, or equivalent years of experience within ITS, Traffic and/or Dry Utilities industry. • 5 + Years experience, preferably in project management/engineering of civil & electrical construction. • Able to open and manipulate .dwg, .dgn, .pdf files • Working knowledge of Bentley Projectwise • Basic knowledge of utility construction means and methods. • Construction field management recommended • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft excel. • Knowledge of Estimating software such as InEight, HCSS or Hard Dollar. • Basic knowledge of heavy civil construction operations such as grading, paving, drainage, structures • Possesses a high level of attention to detail, self-checking of work for accuracy is imperative. #LI-TSCOTT 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. Base Compensation: $94,767 - $124,127 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location) This posting will be active from: 06/04/2026 - 10/31/2026 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.

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Requisition ID: 179441
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: 1Estimating Infrastructure
Department: Estimating
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Our work includes but is not limited to: ITS, Lighting, Electrical, Guide Signs, Traffic Signals, Roadway Striping, and interfaces regularly with Civil Engineering disciplines such as roadway, drainage and structures.
District Overview
Kiewit’s management and implementation of this process leads to safe, cost effective, and innovative designs that exceeds client expectations and furthers Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.
Perform quantity takeoffs from source files including CAD, Microstation, Blue Beam or PDF
Prepare estimates for subcontracted and self-perform traffic work including: ITS/Electrical/Signage/Signals. Travel to projects or pursuit offices, interface with other discipline estimators to ensure scope alignment
Input quantities into estimating software, apply unit pricing based on actual historical costs using Kiewit database. In the absence of historical costs, able to prepare a theoretical estimate.
Research historical projects to determine past-costs applicable to the work being performed.
Perform top-down estimates (high-level ROMs) and bottoms up estimates by analyzing every aspect of every operation in detail.
Prepare subcontractor bid packages – includes compiling quantities and writing detailed scope. Answer technical questions from bidders and work with Kiewit Supply Network to compile quote comparison sheet.
Prepare and present estimate review packet.
Prepare construction schedule by advising schedule technicians on activity logic, duration, and resource loading such as manhours and quantity.
Working knowledge of Kiewit standard account codes, apply correct account codes to estimate work.
Continuous improvement such as self-paced training and estimate debrief sessions.
Civil Engineering or Construction Management Degree, or equivalent years of experience within ITS, Traffic and/or Dry Utilities industry.
5 + Years experience, preferably in project management/engineering of civil & electrical construction.
Able to open and manipulate .dwg, .dgn, .pdf files
Working knowledge of Bentley Projectwise

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