Job Description

Job Description

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. Our integrated engineering and construction teams deliver turnkey solutions — from initial design and permitting through construction, commissioning, and ongoing support — helping customers build, maintain, and modernize critical infrastructure.

 

Our culture is built on teamwork, technological innovation, and the highest ethical standards. We refer to our employees as team members because together we empower, partner, and advance—serving a purpose far greater than any individual project. Kiely team members are an elite group of behind-the-scenes professionals who embody our core values and are dedicated to making a meaningful impact.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Estimator would be responsible for bid cost estimates and preparing bids for utility work in the gas, water, and sewer sectors being pursued as well as managing these projects through construction. 

1. Review bid documents and make note of requirements
2. Producing timely and accurate estimates using HCSS Heavy Bid platform.
3. Work closely with clients, contractors, and third-party providers in development of a project.
4. 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
5. Generate RFIs for project clarification and/or requirements. 
6. Prepare bid proposals and SOW’s for submittal and follow–up. 
7. Expedite execution and return of subcontractor agreements
8. Maintain organization of project information
9. Providing timely and accurate material take offs 
10. Producing timely and accurate estimates through use of MS Excel and internal database
11. Establishing and setting priorities according to your workload 

Competencies

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

Position offers competitive pay, benefits, paid vacation, and health/dental insurance.

Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V

Kiely Family of Companies is a growing and dynamic company actively seeking applications and resumes from exceptional candidates. Whether you come equipped with years of experience in the underground utility field—or you’re ready to work hard and get there—we want to hear from you.

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