Civil, Structural Estimator

Location:

Overland Park, KS, US;
Ann Arbor, MI, US;
Bloomington, MN, US;
Dallas, TX, US;
Houston, TX, US

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies

As the Civil, Structural, and Architectural Estimator, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work on CSA estimates in the following industries:
  • Advanced Generation
  • Battery Storage and Substation
  • Utility Solar
  • Fuel & Natural Resources/Process
• Support development of complete proposal estimates by combining multi‑discipline inputs for CSA scopes.
• Review design scopes, perform quantity takeoffs, and analyze construction productivity for CSA scopes.
• Develop estimate components including contingency, escalation, and cost reconciliation for CSA scopes.
• Perform cross‑project comparisons of scope, quantities, and costs for CSA scopes.
• Prepare management presentations and maintain historical cost data for CSA scopes.
• Review designs/specifications for cost efficiency and recommend improvements for CSA scopes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and related change management for CSA scopes.

Relocation assistance can be provided for the right candidate.

• Responsible for estimate coordination and consolidation of each of the discipline estimates into the Proposal Estimate.
• Reviews design scopes and develops quantities.
• Performs productivity analysis of construction operations.
• Prepares contingency, escalation and reconciliation for estimates.
• Performs comparisons of scope, quantities and cost data between projects.
• 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.
• Preferred
  
  Skills:
  • Complex estimating principles/procedures
  • Cost principles/procedures
  • Mathematical skills
  • Project design scopes
  • Consulting skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Interpret and understand specifications and contracts
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Access
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Calculator

• 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.

Information to be provided.

In accordance with local requirements, the annual compensation ranges for this role are listed below by state or jurisdiction and reflect the applicable office location(s) within each.

State of Colorado: $107,404 - $161,150

State of Minnesota: [range not specified]

State of California: $102,522 - $161,150

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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy. Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including 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 401k 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. We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP‑owned company. As employee‑owners, our professionals are…