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About the Role

The Lead Estimator is responsible for preparing detailed cost estimates for diverse clients, including municipal, government, and private entities. Project types encompass water and wastewater treatment facilities, pipeline conveyance, heavy civil and structural projects, dams and hydro facilities, tunnel construction, and waterway and marine construction. This is a hybrid position based in one of our US Regional Offices.

Responsibilities

Retain primary accountability for estimate compliance for each project.
Prepare complete and accurate cost estimates.
Perform quantity takeoffs for estimates, including assigning crews and productivity for each discipline.
Review all scopes to ensure compliance with project documents.
Prepare cost estimates on proposals, projects, and studies, ensuring content is complete, accurate, and meets requirements.
Work with design teams to understand project complexity, size, and process systems.
Provide technical advice and assistance to the design team in preparing estimates of varying scope and complexity.
Effectively manage multiple projects and estimate timelines.
Coordinate with design, operation, and procurement teams on project status, requirements, and due dates.
Communicate with the estimating team on project stages, time limits, and required support.
Appraise overall accuracy of estimates and recommend contingencies.
Assist the Solution Team Leader with an independent assessment of an estimate's accuracy.
Ensure the orderly flow of project assignments within schedules and budgeted hours.
Direct, train, and develop subordinates or Junior Estimators.
Proactively support, encourage, and facilitate staff engagement in continuous improvement activities.
Plan, coordinate, review, verify, and analyze all aspects of estimates and estimate presentation.
Assist in planning and developing formal training programs to improve estimating techniques and capabilities.
Maintain familiarity with estimating and cost engineering developments outside the company and assess their significance.
Identify and assess improvement opportunities that add value.
Champion continuous improvement efforts.
Perform other administrative, supervisory, and technical duties as assigned.
Assist in the maintenance of the Company estimating database.

Requirements

8 to 20 years of relevant experience, including some estimating experience.
Bidding experience.
Field and/or project experience.
Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include a criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search.

Skills

Ability to manage extremely complex estimates (e.g., in size, scope or organization, multinational joint ventures).
Scheduling/planning skills.
Cost engineering skills.
Leadership skills.
Development of subordinates.
Mathematical skills.
Project design scopes.
Consulting skills.
Problem-solving.
Planning skills.
Analytical skills.
Consensus team builder.
Function in an international joint environment.
Interpret and understand specifications and contracts.
Microsoft Excel.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Presentation skills.
Interpersonal communication skills.
InEight Estimating.
On-Screen Takeoff.
RS Means and MCASES (MII) are required.
Experience estimating, working with and/or working for the Corp of Engineers is a plus.

Location

US Regional Offices

Work Type

Full-Time
Hybrid

Experience Level

8 to 20 years of relevant experience

Education Level

BS or MS graduate in Construction Management or related field experience is preferred but not required.
AACE CEP or CCP certification is a plus but not required.

Salary/Compensations

$153,709 - $260,676 (California)
$147,026 - $220,572 (Colorado)
$147,026 - $220,572 (Illinois)
$160,392 - $240,624 (Massachusetts)
$140,343 - $210,546 (Minnesota)
$167,075 - $250,650 (New York)
$140,343 - $240,624 (Virginia)
$160,392 - $240,624 (Washington)
$140,343.00 - $260,676.00 (Overall)

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Robust wellness program
Flexible work schedules
Paid vacation
Paid holiday time
Sick time
Dependent sick time
Company matched 401k plan
Adoption reimbursement
Vendor discounts
Employment referral program
AD&D insurance
Pre-taxed accounts
Voluntary legal plan
B&V Credit Union
Performance-based bonus program
Stock ownership (ESOP)

About the Company

Black & Veatch is a 100% employee-owned company with over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure.
We specialize in engineering, procurement, consulting, and construction.
Our mission is to empower our people to grow, explore new possibilities, and solve humanity's biggest challenges.
We lead with care, and safety is non-negotiable.
We have a strong backlog across power, water, grid, and industrial markets.
We are committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe, and healthy.
We value diverse voices and perspectives to cultivate an authentically inclusive environment and provide innovative solutions for clients.

Equal Opportunity

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.