Estimator

Black & Veatch; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Paid vacation and holidays

Company-matched 401k plan

Job summary

The Estimator at Black & Veatch collaborates on lump sum, unit rate and cost-plus estimates and supports conceptual cost analyses. The role may involve pre-construction activities and coordination across disciplines in a staff, full-time setting.

Based in Jacksonville, FL, the position emphasizes cost effectiveness, productivity analysis, and presentations to management. This ESOP-led, employee-owned culture emphasizes safety, collaboration, and long-term growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Pre-employment onboarding may include background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and consolidate discipline estimates into the Proposal Estimate.
• Review design scopes and develop quantities.
• Perform productivity analysis of construction operations.
• Prepare direct labor estimates and distributable or contractors indirect cost estimates.
• Prepare contingency, escalation and reconciliation for estimates.
• Perform comparisons of scope, quantities and cost data between projects.
• Prepare management presentations.
• Update and maintain historical cost data.
• Review designs and specifications for cost effectiveness and suggest alternatives.
• Support continuous improvement efforts and change management.
• Assist the Pre-Construction/Estimating team in developing preliminary Work Packages.
• During development of Project Work Packages may perform risk assessment and participate in mitigation discussions.

Skills

Estimating principles/procedures

Cost principles/procedures

Mathematical skills

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Presentation skills

Project design scopes

Interpreting specifications/contracts

Microsoft Office 365

Microsoft CoPilot 365

Education

BS or MS in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Microsoft CoPilot 365

Job description

• Prepares direct labor estimates, distributable or contractors indirect cost estimates
• Prepares management presentations
• Project design scopes

Date: Sep 8, 2026

Location: Jacksonville, FL, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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 : 117032

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Why Black & Veatch?

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.

Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.

With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.

Job Summary

The Estimator assists in preparation and review of lump sum, unit rate and cost plus estimates and in preparation of conceptual estimating cost analysis. May assist in pre-construction activities.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating Responsibilities

• Responsible for estimate coordination and consolidation of each of the discipline estimates into the Proposal Estimate
• Reviews design scopes and develop quantities
• Performs productivity analysis of construction operations
• Prepares direct labor estimates, distributable or contractors indirect cost estimates
• Prepares contingency, escalation and reconciliation for estimates
• Performs comparisons of scope, quantities and cost data between projects
• Prepares management presentations
• Updates and maintains historical cost data
• Reviews designs and specifications for cost effectiveness and suggest alternatives where appropriate
• Supports continuous improvement efforts and change management

Pre-Construction Activities

• Perform Scope Review focusing on:
  • Project Objectives
  • Deliverables
  • Overall Project Requirements
• Assist the Pre-Construction/Estimating team in developing preliminary Work Packages
• During the Development of Project Work Packages may perform a risk assessment and participate in mitigation strategy discussions

Management Responsibilities

Individual Contributor

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant 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 is preferred
• Field experience is a plus
• Project experience is a plus

Preferred Skills

• Estimating principles/procedures
• Cost principles/procedures
• Mathematical skills
• Project design scopes
• Consulting skills
• Analytical skills
• Interpret specifications and contracts
• Microsoft Office 365
• Microsoft CoPilot 365
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Presentation skills
• Calculator

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Typical office environment.

Salary Plan

EST: Estimating

Job Grade

015

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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program. To support a healthy work‑life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time. A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company‑matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance‑based bonus program.

We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP‑owned company. As employee‑owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company’s long‑term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

Nearest Major Market: Jacksonville

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