Black & Veatch

Estimator

Black & Veatch$97K — $190K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of relevant estimating experience required
  • Preferred BS or MS in Construction Management or similar field
  • Field and/or project experience considered a plus
  • Understanding of complex estimating principles
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and relevant estimating software

Responsibilities

  • Review project design scopes and extract quantities from documentation
  • Assess scope completeness for accurate estimating
  • Perform quantity takeoffs for labor, materials, and equipment
  • Prepare detailed cost estimates aligned with work breakdown structures
  • Coordinate with teams to ensure scope alignment
  • Evaluate labor productivity and necessary equipment for projects
  • Support documentation of estimate bases and historical data maintenance

Benefits

  • Flexibility for hybrid or remote work options after 90 days
  • Career growth potential within a well-regarded company
  • Opportunity to work on diverse and impactful projects in water and infrastructure sectors
  • Access to a supportive team environment and collaboration
  • Professional development through exposure to advanced estimating processes and tools
Full Job Description
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 116144

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

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.

Compensation Transparency

  • State of California:

$107,404 - $190,450
  • State of Washington:

$107,404 - $161,150
  • State of Virginia:

$107,404 - $161,150
  • State of Illinois:

$107,404 - $161,150
  • State of Minnesota:

$102,522- $153,825
  • State of New York:

$97,640 - $146,500

Salary Plan

EST: Estimating

Job Grade

015

About Black & Veatch

Black & Veatch is a global engineering and construction company. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas. Black & Veatch provides a range of services, including engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, consulting, and environmental services. The company serves a variety of industries, including power, water, telecommunications, and oil and gas. Black & Veatch has operations in more than 100 countries around the world.
Learn more about Black & Veatch
Size
11,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1915

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