Project Estimator - LNG Details | Family of Companies

Project Estimator - LNG

Date:
Jun 12, 2026

Location:

Houston, TX;
Savannah, GA;
Fort Worth, TX;
Tulsa, OK;
Fort Myers, FL;
Oklahoma City, OK;
Fayetteville, AR;
San Jose, CA;
Tucson, AZ;
Milwaukee, WI;
Austin, TX;
Phoenix, AZ;
Orlando, FL;
Memphis, TN;
Garner, NC;
Nashville, TN;
Dallas, TX;
Columbia, SC;
Tampa, FL;
Atlanta, GA;
Overland Park, KS

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies

As a Project Estimator, you will support the preparation and review of lump‑sum, unit‑rate, and cost‑plus estimates for a diverse client base across the full process and oil & gas spectrum, with a focus on LNG and both onshore and offshore installations.

• Responsible for conceptual estimating, cost analysis and estimate coordination and consolidation
• Reviews the design scope and develops quantities
• Prepares direct labor estimates, distributable or contractors indirect cost estimates
• Assists the Lead Estimator with an independent assessment of an estimate's accuracy after completion of the estimate and summarization of all detailed man‑hours, material, construction and home office costs
• Performs productivity analysis of estimates
• Prepares contingency, escalation and reconciliations for estimates
• Performs comparisons of scope, quantities and cost data between projects
• Prepares management presentations and develops the estimate basis
• Updates and maintains historical cost data
• Reviews designs and specifications for cost effectiveness and suggests alternatives where appropriate
• Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements

• 8 plus years of relevant experience
• Field and/or project experience
• All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include a criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

• BS or MS graduate in Construction Management or related field (preferred but not required)
• Complex estimating principles/procedures
• Cost principles/procedures
• Mathematical skills
• Project design scopes
• Consulting skills
• Analytical skills
• Interpret and understand specifications, contracts, typical construction drawings
• Microsoft Office 365;
  Microsoft CoPilot 365
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good presentation and interpersonal communication skills
• Presentation skills
• In Eight
• Aspen Capital Cost Estimator

• Typical office environment.
• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
• This position will require an average of 0–5% travel.

Comprehensive benefits portfolio includes medical, dental, vision, disability, robust wellness programs, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, dependent sick time, company‑matched 401(k), adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, B&V Credit Union, and a performance‑based bonus program.

Black & Veatch complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. We do 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.