Senior Civil/Structural Estimator & Inspector

The International; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 116,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Civil Structural Estimator at Black & Veatch Corporation oversees lump sum, unit rate and cost-plus estimates, from simple analyses to definitive bids, supporting proposals, project controls and change orders. It coordinates estimating across disciplines and leads pre-construction efforts.

Responsibilities include directing junior staff, maintaining the estimating database, and advising Project Managers on estimate content, risk, and contingencies. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• BS or MS graduate in Construction Management or related field is preferred
• Field experience (2+ yrs)
• Project experience (2+ yrs)
• Cost control and scheduling exposure is a plus

Responsibilities

• Prepares cost estimates on proposals, projects and studies and ensure that the content of the estimate is complete, accurate and meets the requirements of the estimate or project plan
• Plan, coordinate, review, verify and analyze all aspects of estimates and estimate presentation
• Responsible for directing, training and developing subordinates
• Helps in the maintenance of the Company estimating database
• Coordinate and review the variable estimating factors in each area with Engineering Operations, Procurement and Construction
• Provides technical advice and assistance to the Project Manager in the preparation of all levels of estimates ranging in scope and complexity from a simple factored or curve type analysis estimate to an extremely complex multi-billion dollar lump sum bid
• Appraises overall accuracy of estimates and recommends contingencies for estimates such as Lump Sum bids, Defined Estimates and Interim Control Estimates
• Ensures the orderly flow of project assignments through his area in keeping with schedules and within manpower budgets
• May assist Estimating leadership with an independent assessment of an estimate's accuracy (upon completion of the estimate and summarization of all detailed man-hours, material, construction and home office costs)
• Recommends detailed estimating procedures and techniques to be utilized in the development of the estimate
• Assists in planning and development of the necessary formal training programs to maintain and improve estimating techniques, procedures and capabilities for both new and experienced personnel
• Maintains familiarity with estimating and cost engineering developments and activities outside the company and assesses their significance, suggesting application to company business where warranted
• Identifies and assesses improvement opportunities which will add value
• Proactively supports, encourages and facilitates staff to engage in continuous improvement activities, while championing change management efforts

Skills

Estimating principles

Conceptual estimating

Cost engineering

Mathematical skills

Project design scopes

Consulting skills

Planning skills

Analytical skills

Estimating database

Supervision experience

Subordinates development

Contracts interpretation

Microsoft Office 365

CoPilot 365

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Training programs

Education

BS or MS in Construction Management or related field

Job description

The Senior Civil Structural Estimator at Black & Veatch Corporation oversees lump sum, unit rate and cost-plus estimates, from simple analyses to definitive bids, supporting proposals, project controls and change orders. It coordinates estimating across disciplines and leads pre-construction efforts.

Responsibilities include directing junior staff, maintaining the estimating database, and advising Project Managers on estimate content, risk, and contingencies. Travel may be required.