Grid Estimator
Black & Veatch, Garner, NC, United States
Job Summary
Prepare and review lump sum, unit rate, and cost‑plus estimates ranging from simple cost analysis to definitive estimates to support proposals, project controls, and project change orders for electrical infrastructure. As a Discipline Estimator for substation, transmission, distribution, and switchyard projects, you will be responsible for taking off, compiling, and reviewing bids and proposals for high‑voltage and medium‑voltage electrical infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for conceptual estimating, cost analysis, and estimate coordination and consolidation.
Review the design scope and develop quantities.
Perform productivity analysis of estimates, prepare contingency, escalation, and reconciliations for estimates.
Perform comparisons of scope, quantities, and cost data between projects.
Prepare management presentations and develop the estimate basis.
Update and maintain historical cost data.
Review designs and specifications for cost effectiveness and suggest alternatives where appropriate.
Support continuous improvement efforts and change management associated with improvements.
Individual contributor with no subordinates.
Management Responsibilities Individual Contributor
Preferred Qualifications
BS or MS graduate in Construction Management or related field is preferred, but not required.
Field and/or project experience is a plus.
Preferred Skills
InEight and other estimating software skills are a requirement.
Microsoft Excel proficiency.
Microsoft Access proficiency.
Complex estimating principles and practices, including conceptual estimating.
Cost analysis.
Mathematical skills.
Project design scope understanding.
Consulting skills.
Analytical skills.
Interpret and understand specifications and contracts.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Good presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
Minimum Qualifications
6 to 20 years of relevant experience, including some estimating experience, is required.
All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements, which may include background checks, drug screening, and motor vehicle records search.
Work Environment / Physical Demands Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance, and work assignments.
Salary Plan EST: Estimating
Job Grade 016
Equal Employment Opportunity BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries, and its affiliated companies comply with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate based on age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.
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Key Responsibilities
Responsible for conceptual estimating, cost analysis, and estimate coordination and consolidation.
Review the design scope and develop quantities.
Perform productivity analysis of estimates, prepare contingency, escalation, and reconciliations for estimates.
Perform comparisons of scope, quantities, and cost data between projects.
Prepare management presentations and develop the estimate basis.
Update and maintain historical cost data.
Review designs and specifications for cost effectiveness and suggest alternatives where appropriate.
Support continuous improvement efforts and change management associated with improvements.
Individual contributor with no subordinates.
Management Responsibilities Individual Contributor
Preferred Qualifications
BS or MS graduate in Construction Management or related field is preferred, but not required.
Field and/or project experience is a plus.
Preferred Skills
InEight and other estimating software skills are a requirement.
Microsoft Excel proficiency.
Microsoft Access proficiency.
Complex estimating principles and practices, including conceptual estimating.
Cost analysis.
Mathematical skills.
Project design scope understanding.
Consulting skills.
Analytical skills.
Interpret and understand specifications and contracts.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Good presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
Minimum Qualifications
6 to 20 years of relevant experience, including some estimating experience, is required.
All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements, which may include background checks, drug screening, and motor vehicle records search.
Work Environment / Physical Demands Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance, and work assignments.
Salary Plan EST: Estimating
Job Grade 016
Equal Employment Opportunity BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries, and its affiliated companies comply with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate based on age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.
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