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Black & Veatch · 2 days ago

Sr Estimator- Water

Overland Park, KS

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$134K/yr - $221K/yr

8+ years exp

Black & Veatch Corporation is an employee-owned company focused on sustainable infrastructure and engineering solutions. The Sr Estimator for Water will be responsible for preparing and directing cost estimates for various projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project requirements.

ConstructionConsultingIndustrial EngineeringInfrastructure

No H1B

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

Qualification

Complex estimating principlesCost engineeringProject design scopesConsulting skillsEstimating database managementDevelopment of subordinatesInterpret specifications

Required

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