Construction Estimator & Field Engineer Specialist
Resume:
Lebo Kekana
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EXPERIENCE
Kiewit Power Constructors, Lenexa -Estimator/Scheduler March 2024 - Dec -2025
● Supported early-stage planning and development of natural gas–fired power generation projects, collaborating with engineers on plant layout, turbine arrangement, and Balance of Plant (BOP) scope definition.
● Performed constructability reviews and execution risk assessments during conceptual and pre-construction phases, identifying cost, schedule, and logistics impacts tied to turbine layout, foundations, piling, and temporary works.
● Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams including engineering,Project management, procurement, and subcontractors to support project development and execution readiness.
● Contributed to conceptual cost estimates, procurement planning, and bid evaluations for major equipment and construction services.
Kiewit, Plaquemine - Field Engineer
Oct 2023 - Mar 2024
● Managed on-site construction activities for HRSG and STG systems, ensuring work met design specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.
● Supported procurement and subcontractor coordination, verifying material deliveries, equipment readiness, and compliance to maintain schedule continuity.
● Developed and monitored 90-day lookaheads, validating quantities and progress claims to ensure timely execution and minimize schedule risk.
● Oversaw permitting and regulatory compliance, securing necessary work authorizations to enable uninterrupted construction progress. Trademark Properties, Fort Worth -Construction Development Co-op May 2023- Sep 2023
● Conducted feasibility studies and site evaluations to assess viability, zoning, and potential ROI for new commercial retail developments.
● Collaborated closely with architects, designers, and engineering teams during the design phase ensuring constructability, compliance, and alignment with project scope
● Engaged with community stakeholders, local authorities, and regulatory agencies to address concerns, secure approvals, and foster positive public relations.
● Developed and analyzed financial proformas, cost models, and project budgets to guide investment decisions and support executive-level planning. SKILLS
● Field engineering,
construction oversight, and
HRSG/STG installation
● Project scheduling,
sequencing, and
cross-functional team
coordination
● Cost estimation,
proformas, budget
monitoring, and risk
mitigation
● Procurement planning,
vendor/subcontractor
management, and progress
tracking
● Technical skills: Heat
Trace,Cathodic Protection
CDEGS,Bluebeam Primavera
P6,Excel Table, Slicer, Power
Cast, Power BI, InEight,On
Screen Takeoff, Procore.
AutoCad, Navisblue, UPV,
Accubid
EDUCATION
Minnesota State University, Mankato -B.S. Construction Management Aug 2021 - May 2023
St Paul Technical and Community College, St Paul-A.S. Business Management
Jan 2018 - May 2021
University Of South Africa,Pretoria-N.Dip Electrical Engineering Jan 2010 - Nov 2014
Location: Lanham, MD Sterling, VA Columbia, MD Salary: $95,000 – $120,000 per year
Job Type: Full-Time On-Site / Project-Based
J.E. Richards, Inc., a Phalcon company, is a leading commercial electrical subcontractor delivering hyperscale data centers, mission-critical facilities, and large-scale commercial construction projects throughout Maryland, DC, and Virginia. We are seeking an experienced Electrical Project Scheduler with strong Primavera P6 experience and deep understanding of the commercial electrical construction lifecycle. Electrical Project Scheduler Responsibilities
● Develop and maintain detailed construction schedules using Primavera P6.
● Build and manage baseline schedules aligned with contract milestones.
● Plan and sequence electrical installation including underground rough-in, overhead rough-in, switchgear, bus duct, lighting, equipment set, testing, and energization.
● Coordinate schedule integration with general contractor master schedules.
● Incorporate long-lead procurement items including switchgear, generators, UPS systems, and lighting packages.
● Support manpower planning, labor loading, and production rate analysis.
● Prepare 2-week, 4-week, and 6-week look-ahead schedules for field teams.
● Monitor schedule performance and perform variance analysis.
● Conduct time impact analysis and delay documentation.
● Participate in project progress meetings with GC and internal teams. Qualifications
● 3+ years of experience in construction scheduling (electrical or MEP preferred).
● Primavera P6 experience strongly preferred.
● Experience in commercial electrical construction, data centers, or mission-critical facilities is highly desirable.
● Strong understanding of electrical drawings, specifications, and installation sequencing.
● Familiarity with prefabrication workflows and procurement scheduling.
● Experience working with Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams.
● Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
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