Services Lead Estimator

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Olathe, KS

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Services Lead Estimator, you will be responsible for the direction and preparation of lump sum, unit rate, and cost-plus estimates ranging from simple cost analysis to definitive estimates in support of proposals, project controls, and project change orders. Black & Veatch is an employee-owned company that puts its people at the center of everything they do, empowering them to grow, explore new possibilities, and use their diverse talents to solve humanity's biggest challenges. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting, and construction, Black & Veatch is building a world of difference. This role offers a flexible environment where you can lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges, with competitive compensation, 401k match, and benefits that start day one. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life, and you are empowered to own your career with purpose and meaning.

Requirements

8 to 20 years of relevant experience, including some estimating experience.
Field and/or project experience.
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.
Complex estimating principles and practices including conceptual estimating (track new developments inside and outside the firm).
Cost engineering
Mathematical skills
Project design scopes
Consulting skills
Planning skills
Analytical skills
Coordination and maintenance of the Company estimating database
Supervision
Development of subordinates
Interpret and understand specifications and contracts
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Access
Verbal and written communication skills
Interpersonal communication skills
Presentation skills
Planning and development of formal training programs

Responsibilities

Prepares cost estimates on proposals, projects and studies and ensure that the content of the estimate is complete, accurate and meets the requirements of the estimate or project plan.
Plan, coordinate, review, verify and analyze all aspects of estimates and estimate presentation.
Responsible for directing, training and developing subordinates.
Helps in the maintenance of the Company estimating database.
Coordinate and review the variable estimating factors in each area with Engineering Operations, Procurement and Construction.
Provides technical advice and assistance to the Project Manager in the preparation of all levels of estimates ranging in scope and complexity from a simple factored or curve type analysis estimate to an extremely complex multi-billion dollar lump sum bid.
Appraises overall accuracy of estimates and recommends contingencies for estimates such as Lump Sum bids, Defined Estimates and Interim Control Estimates.
Ensures the orderly flow of project assignments through his area in keeping with schedules and within manpower budgets.
Assists the Chief Estimator with an independent assessment of an estimate's accuracy (upon completion of the estimate and summarization of all detailed man-hours, material, construction and home office costs).
Recommends detailed estimating procedures and techniques to be utilized in the development of the estimate.
Assists in planning and development of the necessary formal training programs to maintain and improve estimating techniques, procedures and capabilities for both new and experienced personnel.
Maintains familiarity with estimating and cost engineering developments and activities outside the company and assesses their significance, suggesting application to company business where warranted.
Identifies and assesses improvement opportunities which will add value.
Champions continuous improvement efforts.
Assesses and supports the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements.
Proactively supports, encourages and facilitates staff to engage in continuous improvement activities.