Estimator Food / Bev Processing

Estimator Food / Bev Processing

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. 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.

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.

The Opportunity

In this opportunity, you will prepare and present front-end loading, opinion, and design build estimates for a diverse client base in the food & beverage industry.

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 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.

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 implementation of improvements.

Preferred Qualifications

Degree in construction management or engineering preferred, or minimum years of industry experience. Construction, project management, or estimating experience for food & beverage processing facilities. Field and / or project experience is a plus.

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.

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.