Water/Wastewater Lead Estimator - MCACES

About the Position

Water/Wastewater Lead Estimator - MCACES

We are seeking a Water/Wastewater Lead Estimator to join our team in various US locations, responsible for detailed cost estimates for diverse projects.

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 and ensures that the content of the estimate is complete, accurate, and meets the requirements of the estimate, project location, and design plan.
• Works with the design teams to understand the complexity, size, and process systems required for the project.
• Provides technical advice and assistance to the design team in the preparation of all levels of estimates ranging in scope and complexity from a simple factored estimate to an extremely complex multi-billion-dollar lump sum bid.
• Effectively manages multiple projects and estimate timelines.
• Coordinates with design, operation, and procurement teams on project status, specific project requirements, and due dates.
• Communicates with estimating team on all stages of the project, time limits, and support required.
• Appraises overall accuracy of estimates and recommends contingencies for estimates such as Lump Sum bids, Defined Estimates, and Interim Control Estimates.
• Assists the Solution Team Leader 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).
• Ensures the orderly flow of project assignments through his area in keeping with schedules and within 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 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.
• Other administrative, supervisory, and technical duties as assigned.
• Helps in the maintenance of the Company estimating database.

Requirements

• Core Skills:

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Interpersonal communication skills
  • InEight Estimating
  • On-Screen Takeoff
  • RS Means
  • MCASES

• Secondary Skills:

  • Cost control
  • Scheduling/planning skills
  • Cost engineering skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Development of subordinates
  • Mathematical skills
  • Project design scopes
  • Consulting skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Planning skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Consensus team builder
  • Function in an international joint environment
  • Interpret and understand specifications and contracts

• Minimum Qualifications:

  • 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.

We Offer

• Competitive salary range: $140,343.00 - $260,676.00
• Comprehensive benefits portfolio including medical, dental, and vision insurances, disability, and a robust wellness program.
• Flexible work schedules, paid vacation, holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• Company matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, vendor discounts, employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, and B&V Credit Union.
• Performance-based bonus program.
• Opportunity to be part of a 100 percent ESOP-owned company, empowering professionals to drive personal and company growth and share in the financial rewards of success through stock ownership.

About the Company

Black & Veatch is a 100% employee-owned company with over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting, and construction. We are building a world of difference by empowering our people to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world.

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Nearest Major Market: Olathe

Nearest Secondary Market: Kansas City

Job Segment: Wastewater, Water Treatment, Architecture, Field Engineer, Engineer, Engineering

Locations

• Overland Park, KS, US
• Phoenix, AZ, US
• Los Angeles, CA, US
• Memphis, TN, US
• Fort Worth, TX, US

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Typical office environment.
• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance, and work assignments.
• This position will require an average of 0%-5% travel.

Compensation Transparency

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. Final compensation is determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, internal alignment, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law.

• State of California: $153,709 - $260,676
• State of Colorado: $147,026 - $220,572
• State of Illinois: $147,026 - $220,572
• State of Massachusetts: $160,392 - $240,624
• State of Minnesota: $140,343 - $210,546
• State of New York: $167,075 - $250,650
• State of Virginia: $140,343 - $240,624
• State of Washington: $160,392 - $240,624

Salary Plan: EST: Estimating

Job Grade: 017

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