Sr Estimator- Water Details | Family of Companies

Sr Estimator
- Water

Date:
Jan 8, 2026

Locations:
Overland Park, KS;
Houston, TX;
Denver, CO

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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As an employee‑owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity’s biggest challenges in an ever‑evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Responsible for the direction and preparation of lump sum, unit rate and cost plus estimates ranging from simple cost analysis to definitive estimates in support of proposals, project controls and project change orders.

As part of BV Operations, your skills will be aligned to projects that support our three market sectors—Governments & Environment, Energy & Process Industries, and Connectivity & Commercial. In roles like Engineers, Technicians, and Skilled Specialists you will be engaged with exciting projects across the globe. From small community improvements to grand‑scale mega projects, you will be building a world of difference through infrastructure growth and development while focusing on your own development.

• Prepare 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 analyse all aspects of estimates and estimate presentation.
• Direct, train and develop subordinates.
• Help maintain the company estimating database.
• Coordinate and review the variable estimating factors in each area with Engineering Operations, Procurement and Construction.
• Provide 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.
• Appraise overall accuracy of estimates and recommend contingencies for estimates such as Lump Sum bids, Defined Estimates and Interim Control Estimates.
• Ensure the orderly flow of project assignments through this area in keeping with schedules and within manpower budgets.
• Assist the Chief Estimator 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).
• Recommend detailed estimating procedures and techniques to be utilized in the development of the estimate.
• Assist 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.
• Maintain familiarity with estimating and cost engineering developments and activities outside the company and assess their significance, suggesting application to company business where warranted.
• Identify and assess improvement opportunities that will add value.
• Champion continuous improvement efforts.
• Assess and support the change‑management effects associated with implementation of improvements.
• Proactively support, encourage and facilitate staff to engage in continuous improvement activities.

• BS or MS graduate in Construction Management or related field is preferred, but not required.
• Complex estimating principles and practices including conceptual estimating.
• Cost engineering.
• Project design scopes.
• Consulting skills.
• Coordination and maintenance of the company estimating database.
• Development of subordinates.
• Interpret and understand specifications and contracts.

Required:

8 to 20 years of relevant experience, including some estimating experience. Field and/or project experience. All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations).

Compensation range: $ – $.

Nearest major market:
Olathe.

Nearest secondary market:
Kansas City.

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