Senior Mechanical Estimator — ESOP‑Owned Infrastructure

Black & Veatch; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 116,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch is seeking a Senior Mechanical Estimator to lead the preparation of lump sum, unit rate and cost‑plus estimates for proposals and projects. You will coordinate across disciplines and assist in pre‑construction activities while guiding junior staff.

The role requires extensive estimating experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to liaise with Engineering Operations, Procurement and Construction teams to ensure accurate, defendable estimates.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares cost estimates on proposals, projects and studies.
• Plan, coordinate, review, verify and analyze all aspects of estimates.
• Responsible for directing, training and developing subordinates.
• Maintains familiarity with estimating database and tools.
• Coordinate and review estimating factors with Engineering Operations, Procurement and Construction.
• Provide technical advice to the Project Manager for varied levels of estimates.

Skills

Complex estimating principles

Cost engineering

Analytical skills

Verbal & written comms

Planning & scheduling

Education

BS or MS in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Microsoft CoPilot 365

Job description

Black & Veatch is seeking a Senior Mechanical Estimator to lead the preparation of lump sum, unit rate and cost‑plus estimates for proposals and projects. You will coordinate across disciplines and assist in pre‑construction activities while guiding junior staff.

The role requires extensive estimating experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to liaise with Engineering Operations, Procurement and Construction teams to ensure accurate, defendable estimates.