Estimator Details | Family of Companies

Position: Estimator Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of Companies
** Estimator*
* Date:
May 4, 2026

Location:

Denver, CO, US  Tualatin, OR, US  Bloomington, MN, US

Company:  Black & Veatch Family of Companies

** Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.*
* As an employee-owned company, our people _are_ Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

** Company :
** Black & Veatch Corporation

** Req  :
** 114710

** Opportunity Type :
** Staff

** Relocation eligible :
** No

** Full time/Part time :
** Full-Time

** Project Only Hire :
** No

** Visa Sponsorship Available:
** No

** Why Black & Veatch?*
* Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation, 401k match and benefits that start day one.

Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

** The Opportunity*
* As the
** Estimator** , you will have the opportunity to assist in preparation and review of lump sum, unit rate and cost plus estimates and in preparation of conceptual estimating cost analysis. Project types include water and wastewater treatment facilities, pipeline conveyance, heavy civil and structural projects, dams and hydro facilities, tunnel construction, waterway, and marine construction.

** Key Responsibilities*
* -  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 in 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 suggest alternatives where appropriate

-  Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements

** Management Responsibilities*
* Individual Contributor

** Preferred Skills*
* -  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

-  In Eight

-  Aspen Capital Cost Estimator

** Minimum Qualifications*
* + 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:…