Electrical Estimator Lead for Substations & Grid Projects

Black & Veatch; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption reimbursement

Vendor discounts

Employment referral program

AD&D insurance

Pre-taxed accounts

Voluntary legal plan

BV Credit Union

Job summary

Black & Veatch Family of Companies seeks a Discipline Estimator for Substation, Transmission, Distribution, and Switchyard projects. You will take offs, compile bids and review estimates for high-voltage electrical infrastructure, contributing to proposals and project controls.

The role emphasizes conceptual estimating, cost analysis, and coordination with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and competitive bids and adherence to project scopes.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Construction Management or related field; preferred but not required.
• Field and/or project experience is a plus.
• Strong estimating and cost-analysis capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Conceptual estimating, cost analysis and estimate coordination and consolidation.
• Review the design scope and develop quantities.
• Perform productivity analysis of estimates and prepare contingencies and escalations.
• Prepare contingency, escalation and reconciliations for estimates.
• Compare scope, quantities and cost data between projects.
• Prepare management presentations and develop the estimate basis.
• Update and maintain historical cost data.
• Review designs and specifications for cost effectiveness and suggest alternatives.

Skills

Estimating principles

Cost analysis

Analytical skills

Mathematical skills

Project design scopes

Consulting skills

Verbal and written communication

Presentation skills

Calculator

Education

BS or MS in Construction Management or related field

Tools

InEight

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

Black & Veatch Family of Companies seeks a Discipline Estimator for Substation, Transmission, Distribution, and Switchyard projects. You will take offs, compile bids and review estimates for high-voltage electrical infrastructure, contributing to proposals and project controls.

The role emphasizes conceptual estimating, cost analysis, and coordination with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and competitive bids and adherence to project scopes.