Associate Mechanical 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 Associate Estimator performs all aspects of estimating, requiring minimal supervision. May assist in pre-construction activities.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating Responsibilities

• Develops and/or compiles discipline and multi-discipline material take-offs (MTOs)
• Evaluates and/or develops labor rates and subcontract costs
• Enters the information into a spreadsheet or database for inclusion in an estimate
• Assists in the preparation of larger and more complex estimating assignments (with additional experience within one specialty)

Pre-Construction Activities

• Assist the Pre-Construction/Estimating team in developing preliminary Work Packages

Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant 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 is a plus
• Project experience is a plus

Preferred Skills:

• Understanding of estimating principles/procedures
• Mathematical skills
• Analytical skills
• Interpret and understand:
  • specifications and contracts
  • typical construction drawings
• Microsoft Office 365
• Microsoft CoPilot 365
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Calculator

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Typical office environment.