Senior Mechanical Estimator, Piping

Black & Veatch

Senior Mechanical & Piping Estimator preparing detailed estimates for projects at Black & Veatch. Collaborating with project teams and overseeing estimating activities across multiple disciplines.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeOverland Park • Kansas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cost estimation, project controls, and pre-construction activities, with a strong focus on accuracy and completeness of estimates. Capable of directing and training teams while maintaining effective communication across multiple disciplines.

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Cost EstimationProject ControlsEstimating Database ManagementTeam LeadershipConstruction Management

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Hard Skills

Lump Sum EstimationUnit Rate EstimationCost Plus EstimationCost AnalysisEstimating ProceduresContingency RecommendationsField ExperienceProject ExperienceCost ControlScheduling

Soft Skills

CommunicationTrainingCoordinationTechnical AdviceAnalysis

Certifications & Qualifications

BS in Construction ManagementMS in Construction Management

Industry Keywords

Estimating TechniquesProject AssignmentsEngineering OperationsProcurementConstruction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for oversight and preparation of lump sum, unit rate and cost plus estimates ranging from simple cost analysis to definitive estimates in support of proposals, project controls and project change orders
Assists in the pre-construction activities and coordinates estimating efforts across multiple disciplines
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 or project plan
Plan, coordinate, review, verify and analyze all aspects of estimates and estimate presentation
Responsible for directing, training and developing subordinates
Helps in the maintenance of the Company estimating database
Coordinate and review the variable estimating factors in each area with Engineering Operations, Procurement and Construction
Provides technical advice and assistance to the Project Manager in the preparation of all levels of estimates ranging in scope and complexity from a simple factored or curve type analysis estimate to an extremely complex multi-billion dollar lump sum bid
Appraises overall accuracy of estimates and recommends contingencies for estimates such as Lump Sum bids, Defined Estimates and Interim Control Estimates
Ensures the orderly flow of project assignments through his area in keeping with schedules and within manpower budgets
May assist Estimating leadership 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)
Recommends detailed estimating procedures and techniques to be utilized in the development of the estimate
Assists in planning and development of the necessary formal training programs to maintain and improve estimating techniques, procedures and capabilities for both new and experienced personnel

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS or MS graduate in Construction Management or related field is preferred
Field experience (2+ yrs)
Project experience (2+ yrs)
Cost control and scheduling exposure is a plus
10+ years of relevant experience, including estimating experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances
Disability and a robust wellness program
Flexible work schedules
Paid vacation and holiday time
Sick time and dependent sick time
Company-matched 401k plan
Adoption reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement
Vendor discounts
Employment referral program
AD&D insurance
Pre-taxed accounts
Voluntary legal plan
B&V Credit Union
Performance-based bonus program