Sr Estimator- Water​/Wastewater Details | Family of Companies

Sr Estimator
- Water/Wastewater

Date:
Mar 5, 2026

Location:

Cary, NC, US

Denver, CO, US

Houston, TX, US

Overland Park, KS, US

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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.

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req  : 112782

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1.

Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

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Responsible for the preparation of detailed cost estimates for a diverse client base including municipal, government and private clients. Project types include water and wastewater treatment facilities, pipeline conveyance, heavy civil and structural projects, dams and hydro facilities, tunnel construction, waterway, and marine construction.

As part of BV Operations, your skills will be aligned to projects that support our 3 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 learning and focusing on your own individual development. The foundation of BV Operations provides the ability to move where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities.

• Retains primary accountability for estimate compliance for each project. Prepares complete and accurate cost estimates. Will be required to perform quantity takeoffs for estimates including assigning crews and productivity for each discipline. Performs reviews of all scopes to ensure compliance with the project documents.
• 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, project location and design plan.
• Works with the design teams to understand the complexity, size and process systems required for project. Provides technical advice and assistance to the design team in the preparation of all levels of estimates ranging in scope and complexity from a simple factored estimate to an extremely complex multi-billion-dollar lump sum bid.
• Effectively manages multiple projects and estimate timelines. Coordinates with design, operation and procurement teams on project status, specific project requirements and due dates. Communicates with estimating team on all stages of project, time limits and support required.
• Appraises overall accuracy of estimates and recommends contingencies for estimates such as Lump Sum bids, Defined Estimates, and Interim Control Estimates.
• Assists the Solution Team Leader 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).
• Ensures the orderly flow of project assignments through his area in keeping with schedules and within budgeted hours.
• Responsible for directing, training, and developing subordinates or Junior Estimators.
• Proactively supports, encourages, and…