Senior Mechanical Estimator - Lead Large-Scale Bids

Black & Veatch; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Development opportunities

Flexible working

Job summary

Black & Veatch in Overland Park, KS seeks a Principal Mechanical Estimator to lead lump-sum, unit-rate and cost-plus estimates for complex projects. You will drive pre-construction activities, coordinate with project controls and the execution team, and ensure accuracy and compliance.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of estimating experience, a BS/MS in Construction Management or related field, strong leadership, scheduling, and cost engineering skills, plus proficient MS Office tools.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant estimating experience.
• BS/MS in Construction Management or related field preferred.
• Strong leadership and project coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of lump sum, unit rate, and cost-plus estimates.
• Coordinate pre-construction activities across teams and schedules.
• Mentor junior estimators and maintain estimating database.

Skills

Estimating

Leadership

Scheduling

Cost engineering

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Education

BS in Construction Management

MS in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Microsoft CoPilot 365

Job description

Black & Veatch in Overland Park, KS seeks a Principal Mechanical Estimator to lead lump-sum, unit-rate and cost-plus estimates for complex projects. You will drive pre-construction activities, coordinate with project controls and the execution team, and ensure accuracy and compliance.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of estimating experience, a BS/MS in Construction Management or related field, strong leadership, scheduling, and cost engineering skills, plus proficient MS Office tools.