Water/Wastewater Lead Estimator

Black & Veatch Family of Companies

122d

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 1. 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.

Requirements

• 10 to 25 years of relevant estimating experience in water and wastewater treatment facilities, pipeline conveyance, heavy civil and structural projects, dams and hydro facilities, tunnel construction, waterway, and marine construction.
• Field and/or project experience.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements.

Nice To Haves

• BS or MS graduate in Construction Management or related field experience.
• Cost control and scheduling exposure.
• Ability to manage extremely complex estimates.
• Scheduling/planning skills.
• Cost engineering skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Development of subordinates.
• Mathematical skills.
• Project design scopes.
• Consulting skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Planning skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Consensus team builder.
• Function in an international joint environment.
• Interpret and understand specifications and contracts.
• Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Retains primary accountability for estimate compliance for each project.
• Prepares complete and accurate cost estimates.
• Performs quantity takeoffs for estimates including assigning crews and productivity for each discipline.
• Performs reviews of all scopes to ensure compliance with the project documents.
• Prepares cost estimates on proposals, projects and studies ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Works with design teams to understand complexity, size and process systems required for projects.
• Provides technical advice and assistance to the design team in preparation of estimates.
• Effectively manages multiple projects and estimate timelines.
• Coordinates with design, operation and procurement teams on project status and requirements.
• Communicates with estimating team on all stages of project, time limits and support required.
• Appraises overall accuracy of estimates and recommends contingencies.
• Assists the Solution Team Leader with independent assessment of estimate's accuracy.
• Ensures orderly flow of project assignments through his area in keeping with schedules and budgeted hours.
• Responsible for directing, training, and developing subordinates or Junior Estimators.
• Proactively supports, encourages, and facilitates staff to engage in continuous improvement activities.
• Plans, coordinates, reviews, verifies, and analyzes all aspects of estimates and estimate presentation.
• Assists in planning and development of formal training programs for estimating techniques.
• Maintains familiarity with estimating and cost engineering developments.
• Identifies and assesses improvement opportunities.
• Champions continuous improvement efforts.
• Helps in the maintenance of the Company estimating database.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• 401K match.
• Benefits that start day 1.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Paid vacation and holiday time.
• Sick time and dependent sick time.
• Adoption reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Vendor discounts.
• Employment referral program.
• AD&D insurance.
• Pre-taxed accounts.
• Voluntary legal plan.
• B&V Credit Union.
• Performance-based bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree