Estimator, Engineering, Civil Engineering

The Opportunity

As the Estimator
, you will assist in the preparation and review of lump sum, unit rate and cost-plus estimates and in the preparation of conceptual estimating cost analysis for projects including water and wastewater treatment facilities, pipeline conveyance, heavy civil and structural projects, dams and hydro facilities, tunnel construction, waterway, and marine construction.

• Responsible for estimate coordination and consolidation of each of the discipline estimates into the Proposal Estimate.
• Reviews design scopes and develop quantities.
• Prepares complete and accurate cost estimates for scopes of work assigned.
• Supports the preparation of quantity takeoffs for estimates.
• Performs productivity analysis of construction operations.
• Prepares direct labor estimates, distributable or contractors indirect cost estimates.
• Prepares contingency, escalation and reconciliation for estimates.
• Performs comparisons of scope, quantities and cost data between projects.
• Works with Engineers and support disciplines to ensure alignment across responsible scope.
• Supports the preparation of the Basis of Estimate and management presentations.
• Supports the Lead Estimator in the review and presentation of estimate details to internal stakeholders.
• Updates and maintain historical cost data and benchmarking.
• 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.

• BS or MS graduate in Construction Management or related field is preferred, but not required.
• Field and/or project experience is a plus.
• Commercial cost estimating experience including estimating facility enclosures and structures, architectural finishes, building mechanical systems (HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection, and Electrical systems).
• Complex estimating principles/procedures.
• Cost principles/procedures.
• Mathematical skills.
• Project design scopes.
• Consulting skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Interpret and understand specifications and contracts.
• Microsoft Excel.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Presentation skills.
• InEight.
• Aspen Capital Cost Estimator.

• 5 to 10 years of relevant 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.

Overland Park, KS, US;
Cary, NC, US;
Orlando, FL, US;
Phoenix, AZ, US;
Houston, TX, US;
Dallas, TX, US

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.