Senior Civil Structural Estimator

Locations: Overland Park, KS; Ann Arbor, MI; Bloomington, MN; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Orlando, FL; Phoenix, AZ; Cary, NC; Tualatin, OR

About the role

Join the Black & Veatch Construction team and build with pride. As a 100% employee-owned company, every role matters—you own your work, your impact, and your future. We lead with care, and safety is non-negotiable and embedded into every role, site, and decision, ensuring our teams return home safe every day. You’ll work with cutting-edge technology, learn from seasoned experts, and grow through real-world, hands-on experience. With a strong backlog across power, water, grid, and industrial markets, you’ll have the stability to grow and the opportunity to shape what comes next.

The Senior Civil Structural Estimator is responsible for oversight 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. Assists in pre-construction activities and coordinates estimating efforts across multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Prepares cost estimates on proposals, projects, and studies, ensuring the content of the estimate is complete, accurate, and meets the requirements of the estimate or project plan.
• Plans, coordinates, reviews, verifies, and analyzes all aspects of estimates and estimate presentation.
• Directs, trains, and develops subordinates.
• Maintains the Company estimating database.
• Coordinates and reviews 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 from simple factored or curve-type analysis estimates to complex multi-billion-dollar lump-sum bids.
• 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 the area in keeping with schedules and within manpower budgets.
• Assists Estimating leadership with an independent assessment of an estimate's accuracy upon completion.
• Recommends detailed estimating procedures and techniques to be utilized in the development of the estimate.
• Assists in planning and development of 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 outside the company and assesses their significance, suggesting application to company business where warranted.
• Identifies and assesses improvement opportunities that will add value.
• Proactively supports, encourages, and facilitates staff to engage in continuous improvement activities while championing change management efforts.

Pre-Construction Activities

• Performs Scope Review focusing on:
  • Project Objectives
  • Deliverables
  • Overall Project Requirements
• Performs Site Investigation analysis.
• Leads the Pre-Construction/Estimating team in developing preliminary Work Packages.
• Works with Project Controls and the Project Execution Team to develop the Project P6 Schedule.
• Identifies and communicates Value Engineering opportunities during Scope Review and Work Package development.
• Performs risk assessments and participates in mitigation strategy discussions during the development of Project Work Packages.
• Participates in Preliminary EHS planning sessions focusing on site-specific considerations.
• Participates in Site Logistic conversations and provides input on construction effects.
• Participates in discussions surrounding the QA/QC program and its effects on Construction.

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant experience, including estimating 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS or MS graduate in Construction Management or related field.
• Field experience (2+ years).
• Project experience (2+ years).
• Cost control and scheduling exposure.

Preferred Skills

• Complex estimating principles and practices, including conceptual estimating.
• Track new developments both internal and external to the firm.
• Cost engineering.
• Mathematical skills.
• Project design scopes.
• Consulting skills.
• Planning skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Coordination and maintenance of the Company estimating database.
• Supervision experience.
• Development of subordinates.
• Interpret and understand specifications and contracts.
• Microsoft Office 365.
• Microsoft CoPilot 365.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal communication skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Assist in the planning and development of formal training programs.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Typical office environment. Travel as required.

Pay

In accordance with local requirements, the annual compensation ranges for this role are listed below by state or jurisdiction and reflect the applicable office location(s). Final compensation is determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, internal alignment, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law.

• State of Minnesota: $116,000 - $193,000
• Other locations: $100,890 - $193,557

Benefits

Black & Veatch offers a comprehensive benefits portfolio, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Disability and a robust wellness program.
• Flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• Company-matched 401k plan.
• Adoption reimbursement and tuition reimbursement.
• Vendor discounts and an employment referral program.
• AD&D insurance and pre-taxed accounts.
• Voluntary legal plan and B&V Credit Union.
• Performance-based bonus program (for eligible professionals).
• 100% ESOP-owned company, empowering professionals to drive personal growth and share in financial rewards through stock ownership.