Associate Mechanical Estimator

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Date:
Oct 8, 2026

Location:

Overland Park, KS, US Atlanta, GA, US Dallas, TX, US Fort Worth, TX, US Memphis, TN, US Nashville, TN, US Orlando, FL, US Creve Coeur, MO, US Tampa, FL, US Tulsa, OK, US

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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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 — 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.

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The Associate Estimator performs all aspects of estimating, requiring minimal supervision.

May assist in pre‑construction activities.

• Develops and/or compiles discipline and multi‑discipline material take‑offs (MTOs)
• Evaluates and/or develops labor rates and subcontract costs
• Enters the information into a spreadsheet or database for inclusion in an estimate
• Assists in the preparation of larger and more complex estimating assignments (with additional experience within one specialty)

Pre‑Construction Activities

• Assist the Pre‑Construction/Estimating team in developing preliminary Work Packages

• 2+ years of relevant experience
• 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.

• BS or MS graduate in Construction Management or related field is preferred
• Field experience is a plus
• Project experience is a plus

Preferred

Skills:

• Understanding of estimating principles/procedures
• Mathematical skills
• Analytical skills
• Interpret and understand:
  • specifications and contracts
  • typical construction drawings
• Microsoft Office 365
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Calculator

Typical office environment.

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