Electrical Grid/Substation Estimator - hybrid
Date: Aug 14, 2024
Location:
US
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
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Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 104177
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 and winner of the Newsweek’s 2023 America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, 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.#LI-LP1
The Opportunity
In this role, you will prepare, and reviews lump sum, unit rate and cost-plus estimates.
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 for conceptual estimating, cost analysis and estimate coordination and consolidation.
Reviews the design scope and develop quantities.
Performs productivity analysis of estimates, prepare contingency, escalation and reconciliations for estimates.
Prepares contingency, escalation and reconciliations for estimates.
Performs comparisons of scope, quantities and cost data between projects.
Prepares management presentations and develop the estimate basis.
Updates and maintain historical cost data.
Reviews designs and specifications for cost effectiveness and suggests alternatives where appropriate.
Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of 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: . Complex estimating principles and practices including conceptual estimating . Cost analysis . Mathematical skills . Project design scopes . Consulting skills . Analytical skills . Interpret and understand specifications and contracts . Microsoft Excel proficiency . Microsoft Access proficiency . Good verbal and written communication skills . Good presentation and interpersonal communication skills . Calculator
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 (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Certifications
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Typical office environment
Competencies
Salary Plan
EST: Estimating
Job Grade
005
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Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
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 reimbursem*nt, tuition reimbursem*nt, 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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