Estimator

The Opportunity Responsible for the preparation of detailed cost estimates for a diverse client base including municipal, government and private clients. Project types include water and wastewater treatment facilities, pipeline conveyance, heavy civil and structural projects, dams and hydro facilities, tunnel construction, waterway, and marine construction. The Team As part of BV Operations, you will support projects across the Fuels and Natural Resources, Power Providers, and Technology, Industrial and Government sectors. Key Responsibilities Retains primary accountability for estimate compliance for each project. Prepares complete and accurate cost estimates. Will be required to perform quantity takeoffs for estimates including assigning crews and productivity for each discipline. Performs reviews of all scopes to ensure compliance with the project documents. Prepares cost estimates on proposals, projects and studies and ensure that the content of the estimate is complete, accurate and meets the requirements of the estimate, project location and design plan. Works with the design teams to understand the complexity, size and process systems required for project. Provides technical advice and assistance to the design team in the preparation of all levels of estimates ranging in scope and complexity from a simple factored estimate to an extremely complex multi-billion-dollar lump sum bid. Effectively manages multiple projects and estimate timelines. Coordinates with design, operation and procurement teams on project status, specific project requirements and due dates. Communicates with estimating team on all stages of project, time limits and support required. Appraises overall accuracy of estimates and recommends contingencies for estimates such as Lump Sum bids, Defined Estimates, and Interim Control Estimates. Assists the Solution Team Leader with an independent assessment of an estimate's accuracy (upon completion of the estimate and summarization of all detailed man-hours, material, construction, and home office costs). Leads internal and multi-department review meetings to ensure alignment on scope and project definitions. Ensures the orderly flow of project assignments through his area in keeping with schedules and within budgeted hours. Responsible for directing, training, and developing subordinates or Junior Estimators. Proactively supports, encourages, and facilitates staff to engage in continuous improvement activities. Plans, coordinates, reviews, verifies, and analyzes all aspects of estimates and estimate presentation. Assists in planning and development of the necessary formal training programs to maintain and improve estimating techniques, procedures, and capabilities for both new and experienced personnel. Maintains familiarity with estimating and cost engineering developments and activities outside the company and assesses their significance, suggesting application to company business where warranted. Identifies and assesses improvement opportunities which will add value. Champions continuous improvement efforts. Other administrative, supervisory, and technical duties as assigned. Helps in the maintenance of the Company estimating database. Preferred Qualifications Minimum of 6-10 years of estimating experience required. BS or MS graduate in Construction Management or related field experience is preferred but not required. Field and/or project experience is a plus. Cost control and scheduling exposure is a plus. Preferred Skills Ability to manage extremely complex estimates (e.g., in size, scope or organization, multinational joint ventures). Scheduling/planning skills. Cost engineering skills. Leadership skills. Development of subordinates. Mathematical skills. Project design scopes. Consulting skills. Problem-solving. Planning skills. Analytical skills. Consensus team builder. Function in an international joint environment. Interpret and understand specifications and contracts. Microsoft Excel. Verbal and written communication skills. Presentation skills. Interpersonal communication skills. InEight Estimating. Minimum Qualifications 6 to 20 years of relevant experience, including some estimating experience, is required. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records search, etc.) in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Work Environment / Physical Demands Typical office environment. Our comprehensive benefits portfolio includes medical, dental, vision, 401k match, paid vacation, holiday time, sick time, dependent sick time, adoption reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program. Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy. BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr