Principal Estimator - Water & Wastewater

 

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

 

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.  

 

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation  

Req Id : 102952 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : No 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Project Only Hire : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: No 

Why Black and Veatch?

Recognized by Glassdoor as a 2023 Top 100 place to work and winner of the Newsweek’s 2023 America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, 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. 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. #LI-LP1

The Opportunity

In this role, 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. Duties are inclusive of those listed.

The Team

As part of BV Operations, your skills will be aligned to projects that support our 3 market sectors- Governments & Environment, Energy & Process Industries, and Connectivity & Commercial. In roles like Engineers, Technicians, and Skilled Specialists you will be engaged with exciting projects across the globe. From small community improvements to grand-scale Mega Projects, you will be Building a World of Difference through infrastructure growth and development while learning and focusing on your own individual development. The foundation of BV Operations provides the ability to move where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities.   

Key Responsibilities

• Delegates technical and administrative responsibilities to subordinates.
• Retains primary accountability for compliance in each area.
• Reviews the status of each estimate periodically.
• Reviews the status of personnel assigned to them relative to technical, administrative and training requirements.
• Other administrative, supervisory and technical duties as assigned.
• 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.
• Plans, coordinates, reviews, verifies and analyzes 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 est