Estimator — ESOP‑Owned, Pre‑Construction & Cost Analysis

Black & Veatch Corporation; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch Family of Companies in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an Estimator to support pre-construction and proposal efforts for lump sum, unit rate and cost‑plus projects. You’ll coordinate discipline estimates, review designs, and develop quantities to produce competitive cost estimates.

You’ll analyze scopes, perform productivity studies, maintain historical cost data, and contribute to contingency and escalation planning.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of relevant estimating experience.
• Onboarding and background checks may be required for selected candidates.
• Strong skills with estimating software and cost data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate discipline estimates into the Proposal Estimate.
• Review designs and develop quantities for accuracy.
• Perform productivity analysis of construction operations.
• Prepare contingency, escalation and reconciliation data.
• Compare scopes, quantities and costs across projects.
• Support pre-construction activities and work packages.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Analytical skills

Interpret specifications

Microsoft Office 365

Verbal and written communication

Calculator

Education

BS or MS in Construction Management or related field

Job description

Black & Veatch Family of Companies in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an Estimator to support pre-construction and proposal efforts for lump sum, unit rate and cost‑plus projects. You’ll coordinate discipline estimates, review designs, and develop quantities to produce competitive cost estimates.

You’ll analyze scopes, perform productivity studies, maintain historical cost data, and contribute to contingency and escalation planning.