Estimator Senior/Construction
4 days ago
Phoenix, AZ, United States
Black & Veatch Family of Companies
Full-time
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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.
Relocation eligible : Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
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At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.
We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.
You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.
With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.
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.
From field engineering to project management to quality and startup, 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.
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
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
May assist Estimating leadership 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)
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
Project Objectives
Overall Project Requirements
Perform Site Investigation analysis
Work with Project Controls and the Project Execution Team to develop the Project P6 Schedule
During the Scope Review and the work Package development, identify and communicate any Value Engineering opportunities for consideration by the Project Execution team
During the Development of Project Work Packages perform a risk assessment and participate in mitigation strategy discussions
Participate in the Preliminary EHS planning sessions focusing on site specific considerations
Participate in Site Logistic conversations and provide input as to what effect this may have on Construction
BS or MS graduate in Construction Management or related field is preferred
Field experience (2+ yrs)
Project experience (2+ yrs)
Cost engineering
Project design scopes
Planning skills
Coordination and maintenance of the Company estimating database
Supervision experience
Microsoft Office 365
Microsoft CoPilot 365
Assist in the planning and development of formal training programs
Typical office environment. Travel as required.
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) within each. If you wo