Principal Mechanical Estimator

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Date:
Aug 10, 2026

Location:

Overland Park, KS, 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. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Company :

Black & Veatch Corporation

Opportunity Type :

Staff

Project Only Hire :

No

Why Black & Veatch?

At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.

We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.

You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands‑on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.

Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.

With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.

Join the Black & Veatch Construction team and build with pride. As a 100% employee‑owned company, every role matters — youownyour work, your impact, and your future. We lead withcare, andsafety 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 toshape what comes next.

The Principal Mechanical Estimator directs and oversees the preparation of lump sum, unit rate, and cost-plus estimates, from preliminary cost analysis through detailed definitive estimates, supporting proposals, project controls, and change order management.

Leads pre‑construction activities and coordinates estimating efforts across project phases.

• Delegates technical and administrative responsibilities to subordinates
• Retains primary accountability for compliance in each area
• Reviews the status of personnel assigned to them relative to technical, administrative and training requirements
• Other administrative, supervisory and technical duties as assigned
• 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 or project plan
• Plans, coordinates, reviews, verifies and analyzes all aspects of estimates and estimate presentation
• Maintains the Company estimating database
• Provides technical advice and assistance to the Project Manager in the preparation of all levels of estimates ranging in scope and complexity from a simple factored or curve type analysis estimate to an extremely complex multi‑billion dollar lump sum bid
• Appraises overall accuracy of estimates and recommends contingencies for estimates such as Lump Sum bids, Defined Estimates and Interim Control Estimates
• Ensures the orderly flow of project assignments through his area in keeping with schedules and within manpower budgets
• Assists Estimating leadership 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)
• Recommends detailed estimating procedures and…