Electrical Estimator

Why Black & Veatch

Join the Black & Veatch Construction team and  build with pride . As a 100% employee‑owned company, every role matters — you  own your work, your impact, and your future. We lead with  care , and  safety is non‑negotiable and embedded into every role, site and decision , ensuring our teams return home safe, every day.

From field engineering to project management to quality and startup, you’ll work with cutting‑edge technology, learn from seasoned experts, and grow through real‑world, hands‑on experience. With a strong backlog across power, water, grid, and industrial markets, you’ll have the stability to grow and the opportunity to  shape what comes next.

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Job Summary

The Electrical Estimator prepares and reviews all estimates, including lump sum, unit rate, cost plus, etc. Prepares and reviews conceptual estimates. May assist in pre-construction activities.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating Responsibilities

• Responsible for conceptual estimating, cost analysis and estimate coordination and consolidation
• Reviews the design scope and develop quantities
• Performs productivity analysis of estimates, prepare contingency, escalation and reconciliations for estimates
• Prepares contingency, escalation and reconciliations for estimates
• Performs comparisons of scope, quantities and cost data between projects
• Prepares management presentations and develop the estimate basis
• Updates and maintain historical cost data
• Reviews designs and specifications for cost effectiveness and suggests alternatives where appropriate
• Supports continuous improvement efforts and change management 

Pre-Construction Activities

• Perform Scope Review focusing on:
  • Project Objectives
  • Deliverables
  • Overall Project Requirements
• Perform Site Investigation analysis
• Assist the Pre-Construction/Estimating team in developing preliminary Work Packages
• During the Development of Project Work Packages perform a risk assessment and participate in mitigation strategy discussions
• Participate in Site Logistic conversations and provide input as to what effect this may have on Construction

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience, including some estimating experience
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS or MS graduate in Construction Management or related field is preferred
• Field experience a plus
• Project experience a plus
• Cost control and scheduling exposure is a plus

Preferred Skills:

• Complex estimating principles and practices, with exposure to conceptual estimating
• Cost analysis
• Mathematical skills
• Project design scopes
• Consulting skills
• Analytical skills
• Interpret and understand specifications and contracts
• Microsoft Office 365
• Microsoft CoPilot 365
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good presentation and interpersonal communication skills
• Calculator

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Typical office environment. Travel as required.