Lead Industrial Estimator
Date: Oct 20, 2024
Location:
US Overland Park, KS, US
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
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Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 105125
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black and Veatch?
Recognized by Glassdoor as a 2023 Top 100 place to work, 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.
Black & Veatch prides itself on the support of our employees and providing flexibility to make the things that are most important to you, a priority.This is why we offer our professionals, located near an office a Hybrid work environment. Our hybrid work approach allows our employees to work two days a week from other locations outside of the office. Additionally, this opportunity has the possibility of being located in any of our offices located across the U.S; click the link (and select U.S. to populate) to see a full list of U.S. Office Locations.
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The Opportunity
In this role, you will have the opportunity to prepare and present Front-end loading, Opinion, and Design Build estimates for a diverse client base.
The Team
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.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible in preparing and presenting complete estimates during the project phase development from concept through 100% design complete inclusive of both design build and owners engineer (opinion) estimates.
Prepare and present variance reports as the project progresses through the design phases.
Perform productivity analysis of estimates.
Prepare contingency, escalation, and reconciliations for estimates.
Attend all required project meetings.
Prepare an estimate plan with the project team and identify the division of responsibility to meet all required deliverables.
Coordinate with project key department stakeholders identified in the estimate plan to meet the project timelines and milestones.
Attend owner meetings with the project team to present and discuss project estimate cost.
Performcomparisons of scope, quantities, and cost data between projects.
Preparemanagement presentations and develop the estimate basis.
Updateand maintain historical cost data.
Reviewdesigns and specifications for cost effectiveness and suggests alternatives where appropriate.
Supportcontinuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements.
Preferred Qualifications
Degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred, or minimum years of industry experience.
6+ years of industrial manufacturing facility (food, bev, process) estimating.
Field and/or project experience is a plus.
Minimum Qualifications
6+ years of estimating experience.
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Skills:
Complex estimating principles and practices including conceptual estimating.
Cost analysis.
Mathematical skills.
Understand construction means and methods.
Consulting skills.
Analytical skills.
Interpret and understand specifications and contracts .
Microsoft Excel proficiency .
Drawing take-off tools such as Bluebeam and On-Screen.
Estimating software experience.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Good presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Typical office environment, Occasional travel to project sites and owners’ offices.
Competencies
Salary Plan
EST: Estimating
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To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
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