Piping Estimator – Water & Industrial Projects

Black & Veatch Corporation; Gaithersburg (MD); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

401k match

Flexible work schedules

Benefits from day one

Job summary

Black & Veatch is seeking an Estimator to support lump sum, unit rate and cost-plus estimates across water, industrial, and civil projects. You will develop quantities from designs, perform takeoffs, and align estimates with work breakdown structures while coordinating with design teams.

The role offers hybrid work options, a strong ESOP culture, and a comprehensive benefits package. Expect collaboration with senior professionals, rigorous cost control, and ongoing contribution to project

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience is required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Reviews the project design scopes and develops quantities from the documentation and 3D models when available.
• Responsible for performing quantity takeoffs and takeoff calculations for labor, material, equipment cost categories.
• Prepares complete and accurate detailed cost estimates for scopes of work assigned.
• Responsible for aligning cost estimate with assigned work breakdown structures.
• Responsible for coordination with estimating and design teams for scope alignment.
• Assess labor productivities, construction equipment and support equipment required for the scope of work.
• Assists with comparison reports as required to evaluate cost and scope increases between design stages.
• Supports the preparation of Basis of Estimate documentation with the Lead Estimator.
• Supports the updating and maintenance of historical cost data, quotes and benchmarking of costs by construction type
• Supports the preparation of indirect costs, contingency, escalation and reviews of the cost estimate.
• Reviews designs and specifications for cost effectiveness and suggest alternatives where appropriate.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Presentation skills

Cost principles

Mathematical skills

Project design scopes

Consulting skills

Communication

Education

BS or MS in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Excel

InEight

Aspen Capital Cost Estimator

Job description

Black & Veatch is seeking an Estimator to support lump sum, unit rate and cost-plus estimates across water, industrial, and civil projects. You will develop quantities from designs, perform takeoffs, and align estimates with work breakdown structures while coordinating with design teams.

The role offers hybrid work options, a strong ESOP culture, and a comprehensive benefits package. Expect collaboration with senior professionals, rigorous cost control, and ongoing contribution to project