Principal Mechanical Estimator

Principal Mechanical Estimator

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 Relocation eligible:
No Full time/Part time:
Full-Time Project Only Hire:
No Visa Sponsorship Available:
No

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.

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.

• Estimating Responsibilities
• 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
• 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 techniques to be utilized in the development of the estimate
• 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
• Proactively supports, encourages and facilitates staff to engage in continuous improvement activities, while championing change management efforts
• Pre-Construction Activities
• Perform Scope Review focusing on:
  Project Objectives Deliverables Overall Project Requirements
• Perform Site Investigation analysis
• Coordinate the Pre-Construction/Estimating team(s) in developing preliminary Work Packages
• Work with Project Controls and the Project Execution Team to develop the Project P6 Schedule
• Participate in Coordination discussion concerning final project design
• Participate in all Constructability reviews
• During the Scope Review and the work Package development, identify and communicate any Value Engineering opportunities for consideration by the Project Execution team
• During the Development of Project Work Packages perform a risk assessment and participate in mitigation strategy discussions
• Participate in the Preliminary EHS planning sessions focusing on site specific considerations
• Participate in Site Logistic conversations and provide input as to what effect this may have on…