Grid Estimator

Date:
Jun 3, 2026

Location:

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

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Prepares and reviews lump sum, unit rate, and cost‑plus estimates for substation, transmission, distribution, and switchyard projects. Takes off, compiles, and reviews bids and proposals for high‑voltage and medium‑voltage electrical infrastructure.

• Conceptual estimating, cost analysis, and estimate coordination and consolidation.
• Review design scope and develop quantities.
• Perform productivity analysis of estimates, prepare contingency, escalation, and reconciliations.
• Compare scope, quantities, and cost data between projects.
• Prepare management presentations and develop the estimate basis.
• Update and maintain historical cost data.
• Review designs and specifications for cost effectiveness and suggest alternatives.
• Support continuous improvement efforts and change management associated with implementation of improvements.

• BS or MS graduate in Construction Management or related field (preferred).
• Field and/or project experience is a plus.
• Experience with InEight and other estimating software.
• Microsoft Excel and Access proficiency.
• Strong conceptual estimating principles and practices.
• Cost analysis and mathematical skills.
• Project design scope understanding.
• Consulting and analytical skills.
• Ability to interpret specifications and contracts.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.

• 6 to 20 years of relevant experience, including estimating experience.
• All applicants must complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records, etc.).

• Health care benefits: medical, dental, vision, disability, and wellness program.
• Paid vacation, holiday, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• Company‑matched 401(k) plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement.
• Vendor discounts, employment referral program, AD&D insurance.
• Pre‑taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, B&V Credit Union.
• Performance‑based bonus program.

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies comply 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.