Civil, Structural Estimator

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Dallas, TX

7d•$102,522 - $161,150•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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. As the Civil, Structural, and Architectural Estimator, you will have the opportunity to work on CSA estimates in various industries including Advanced Generation, Battery Storage and Substation, Utility Solar, and Fuel & Natural Resources/Process. You will support the 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. You will also develop estimate components including contingency, escalation, and cost reconciliation, perform cross-project comparisons, prepare management presentations, and maintain historical cost data. Additionally, you will review designs/specifications for cost efficiency and recommend improvements, and support continuous improvement initiatives and related change management.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

BS or MS graduate in Construction Management or related field is preferred, but not required
Field and/or project experience is a plus
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
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Responsibilities

Responsible for estimate coordination and consolidation of each of the discipline estimates into the Proposal Estimate.
Reviews design scopes and develop quantities.
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.
Prepares management presentations.
Updates and maintain historical cost data.
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.
Individual contributor with no subordinates.