Lead Substation Cost Estimator - Hybrid

Black & Veatch; Paramus (NJ); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced estimator to join their team in a dynamic role focused on preparing and reviewing cost estimates. This position offers the chance to work on diverse projects, utilizing your expertise in complex estimating principles, cost analysis, and consulting skills. You will be empowered to contribute to meaningful projects while enjoying a flexible work environment that promotes growth and exploration. With a strong commitment to employee ownership and engagement, this role is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the field of estimating and construction management.

Benefits

401K match

Benefits starting day 1

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• 6+ years of estimating experience required.
• Degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review cost estimates for diverse clients.
• Responsible for conceptual estimating and cost analysis.
• Lead cost review meetings and prepare presentations.

Skills

Complex estimating principles

Cost analysis

Construction means and methods

Consulting skills

Specification interpretation

Microsoft Excel

Drawing take-off tools (Bluebeam, On-Screen)

Estimating software

Education

Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

6+ years of industry experience

Tools

Bluebeam

On-Screen

Estimating software

Job description

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 : 106710

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Why Black and Veatch?

Recognized by Glassdoor as a 2023 Top 100 place to work, Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey.

The Opportunity

In this role, you will have the opportunity to prepare and review lump sum, unit rate, and cost-plus estimates for a diverse client base.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for conceptual estimating, cost analysis and estimate coordination and consolidation.
• Reviews the design scope and develop quantities.
• Performs productivity analysis of estimates, prepare contingency, escalation, and reconciliations for estimates.
• Consolidates all separate discipline estimates for cost reviews.
• Performs comparisons of scope, quantities, and cost data between projects.
• Leads cost review meetings and prepares management presentations for approval.
• Reviews designs and specifications for cost effectiveness and suggests alternatives where appropriate.
• Updates and maintain historical cost data and supports continuous improvement efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

• 6+ years of estimating experience.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred, or minimum years of industry experience.
• 6+ years of Substation, Transmission, & Distribution Estimating experience.
• Field and/or project experience is a plus.

Skills:

• Complex estimating principles and practices including conceptual estimating.
• Cost analysis.
• Understand construction means and methods.
• Consulting skills.
• Interpret and understand specifications and contracts.
• Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Drawing take-off tools such as Bluebeam and On-Screen.
• Estimating software experience.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Typical office environment, occasional travel to project sites and owners’ offices.

Competencies

Salary Plan EST: Estimating

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