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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The Opportunity

As the  Estimator , you will have the opportunity to assist in preparation and review of lump sum, unit rate and cost plus estimates and in preparation of conceptual cost estmates. Project types include water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, pipeline conveyance, heavy civil and structural projects, dams and hydro facilities, tunnel construction, waterway, and marine construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviews the project design scopes and develops quantities from the documentation and 3D models when available. 
• Assesses missing scope items for a complete estimate package.
• Responsible for performing quantity takeoffs and takeoff calculations for labor, material, equipment cost categories.
• Prepares complete and accurate detailed cost estimates for scopes of work assigned.
• Responsible for aligning cost estimate with assigned work breakdown structures.
• Responsible for coordination with estimating and design teams for scope alignment.
• Assess labor productivities, construction equipment and support equipment required for the scope of work.
• Assists with comparison reports as required to evaluate cost and scope increases between design stages.
• Supports the preparation of Basis of Estimate documentation with the Lead Estimator.
• Supports the updating and maintenance of historical cost data, quotes and benchmarking of costs by construction type
• Supports the preparation of indirect costs, contingency, escalation and reviews of the cost estimate.
• Reviews designs and specifications for cost effectiveness and suggest alternatives where appropriate.

Preferred Skills

• BS or MS graduate in Construction Management or related field is preferred, but not required 
• Field and/or project experience is a plus
• Experience with Process Pipe and Yard Pipe Systems and/or Electrical and I&C Systems a plus 
• Complex estimating principles/procedures. Experience with complex Concrete Facilities and Basins a plus. 
• Cost principles/procedures
• Mathematical skills
• Project design scopes
• Consulting skills
• Analytical skills
• Interpret and understand specifications and contracts
• Microsoft Excel
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Presentation skills
• InEight
• Aspen Capital Cost Estimator

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience is required
• 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.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

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