Piping Estimator – Water & Wastewater Projects

Black & Veatch; Creve Coeur (MO); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch is hiring an Estimator-Piping to assist in preparing and reviewing lump sum, unit rate and cost plus estimates for water, wastewater, and pipeline conveyance projects. You will work on complex facilities including pumps, tunnels, and marine works, collaborating with design and estimating teams.

The role emphasizes quantity takeoffs, cost breakdown, and Basis of Estimate support, with hybrid work options after onboarding.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience
• BS or MS in Construction Management or related field preferred
• Experience with Process Pipe and Yard Pipe Systems and/or Electrical and I&C Systems a plus
• Cost principles/procedures and mathematical skills
• Interpret and understand specifications and contracts

Responsibilities

• Reviews the project design scopes and develops quantities from the documentation and 3D models when available.
• Assesses missing scope items for a complete estimate package.
• 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

Excel

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Presentation skills

Education

BS or MS in Construction Management or related field

Tools

InEight

Aspen Capital Cost Estimator

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Black & Veatch is hiring an Estimator-Piping to assist in preparing and reviewing lump sum, unit rate and cost plus estimates for water, wastewater, and pipeline conveyance projects. You will work on complex facilities including pumps, tunnels, and marine works, collaborating with design and estimating teams.

The role emphasizes quantity takeoffs, cost breakdown, and Basis of Estimate support, with hybrid work options after onboarding.