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Estimator

Date:
Jul 20, 2026

Location:

Overland Park, KS, US Arlington, VA, US Atlanta, GA, US Austin, TX, US Bloomington, MN, US Chattanooga, TN, US Chicago, IL, US Dallas, TX, US Darien, IL, US Fort Myers, FL, US Fort Worth, TX, US Greenwood Village, CO, US Houston, TX, US Irvine, CA, US Jacksonville, FL, US Los Angeles, CA, US Memphis, TN, US New York, NY, US Orlando, FL, US Phoenix, AZ, US Richmond, VA, US Rochester, NY, US Rancho Cordova, CA, US San Diego, CA, US San Francisco, CA, US San Jose, CA, US San Antonio, TX, US Savannah, GA, US Seattle, WA, US Creve Coeur, MO, US Tampa, FL, US Tucson, AZ, US

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch.

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req  : 116144

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Why Black & Veatch?

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation, 401k match and benefits that start day one.

Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

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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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.

• 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.

• 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…