Grid Estimator

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Location:

Overland Park, KS;
Garner, NC;
Houston, TX;
College Station, TX;
Ann Arbor, MI

Date:
May 5, 2026

Prepares and reviews lump sum, unit rate and cost plus estimates ranging from simple cost analysis to definitive estimates in support of proposals, project controls and project change orders encompassing all elements of electrical infrastructure. As a Discipline Estimator for Substation, Transmission, Distribution, and Switchyard projects, you will be responsible for taking off, compiling, and reviewing bids and proposals for high‑voltage and medium‑voltage electrical infrastructure.

Technology, Industrial & Governments is a strategically aligned sector comprised of market segments served through enterprise solutions. The sector delivers integrated capabilities across Distributed Infrastructure, Integrated Facilities, and Mission Critical Solutions to support federal, industrial, and technology‑driven clients across public and private markets.

• Responsible for conceptual estimating, cost analysis and estimate coordination and consolidation.
• Reviews the design scope and develops quantities.
• Performs productivity analysis of estimates, prepares contingency, escalation and reconciliations for 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.
• Individual contributor with no subordinates.

• BS or MS graduate in Construction Management or related field is preferred, but not required.
• Field and/or project experience is a plus.

• InEight and other estimating software skills are required.
• Microsoft Access proficiency.
• Complex estimating principles and practices, including conceptual estimating.
• Cost analysis.
• Mathematical skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Interpret and understand specifications and contracts.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
• Calculator.

• 6 to 20 years of relevant experience, including some estimating experience, is required.
• 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.

• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

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Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

To support a healthy work‑life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company‑matched 401(k) plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance‑based bonus program.

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does 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.