Jeffrey Defelice

About Jeffrey Defelice

I’m a mechanical engineer who’s always been more interested in how work actually gets done and how to make it run better.My background spans project management, construction, operations, maintenance, and engineering support in complex industrial environments. I’ve worked closely with field teams, engineers, contractors, and leadership, often serving as the bridge between planning, engineering, and execution to keep work moving forward.I care about both the how (means, methods, sequencing) and the why (cost, risk, schedule, and priorities). That mindset helps me simplify decisions, improve workflows, and keep teams focused on what matters most to the project and the business without overengineering solutions.I’m highly organized, detail-oriented, and straightforward in how I communicate. I focus on clear next steps, practical problem solving, and keeping people aligned around a shared goal. I enjoy working with people, asking good questions, and turning complex problems into actionable next steps to deliver concrete progress.I do my best work in environments that value accountability, flexibility, and real-world results where good decisions show up quickly, not buried in layers of bureaucracy.

Experience

1. Indicative Estimate Lead

   Kiewit

   Apr 2025 — Present · Kansas City, MO, US

   District: Kiewit Industrial & Water EngineeringDepartment: Indirects Estimating-Perform class 4 and class 5 indicative estimates for EPC projects using equipment factor (lang factor) and parametric model methods.($300M-$4B)-Improve estimating tools, templates, procedures, and data gathering methodology to ensure consistent, repeatable, and accurate estimates and work products for internal and external parties-Collaborate with discipline estimating teams to ensure all quantities, scope, and costs are captured-Analyze and use historical project data (quantities, unit rates, unit costs, indirect costs, etc) to estimate current project costs-Work with Business Development Representatives, Estimate Managers, and Engineering FEED and Project Managers to deliver an accurate and complete estimate along with all supporting information to executives for internal review-Lead estimate reviews for upper management, presenting estimate and justification-Prepare estimate documents and bid forms for presentation to the client.

Education

• University of San Diego

  BS/BA, Mechanical Engineering

Skills

• Public Speaking
• Communication
• Microsoft Excel
• Autocad
• Creo Parametric
• Bluebeam
• Quickbase
• Matlab
• Time Management
• Microsoft Office
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Word