Project Estimator - LNG
Date: Jul 11, 2026
Location:
Houston, TX, US Savannah, GA, US Fort Worth, TX, US Tulsa, OK, US Fort Myers, FL, US Oklahoma City, OK, US Fayetteville, AR, US San Jose, CA, US Tucson, AZ, US Milwaukee, WI, US Houston, TX, US Austin, TX,US Phoenix, AZ, US Orlando, FL, US Memphis, TN, US Garner, NC, US Nashville, TN, US Dallas, TX, US Columbia, SC, US Tampa, FL, US Atlanta, GA, US Overland Park, KS, US
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
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.
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 115427
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black & Veatch
Join the Black & Veatch Construction team and build with pride . As a 100% employee‑owned company, every role matters — you own your work, your impact, and your future. We lead with care , and safety is non‑negotiable and embedded into every role, site and decision , ensuring our teams return home safe, every day.
From field engineering to project management to quality and startup, you'll work with cutting‑edge technology, learn from seasoned experts, and grow through real‑world, hands‑on experience. With a strong backlog across power, water, grid, and industrial markets, you'll have the stability to grow and the opportunity to shape what comes next.
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The Opportunity
As a Project Estimator, you will support the preparation and review of lump-sum, unit-rate, and cost-plus estimates for a diverse client base. Projects span the full Process and Oil & Gas spectrum, with a focus on LNG, and include both onshore and offshore installations.
Key Responsibilities
• Responsible for conceptual estimating, cost analysis and estimate coordination and consolidation
• Reviews the design scope and develops quantities
• Prepares direct labor estimates, distributable or contractors indirect cost estimates
• Assists the Lead Estimator 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)
• Performs productivity analysis of estimates
• Prepares contingency, escalation and reconciliations for estimates
• Performs comparisons of scope, quantities and cost data between projects
• Prepare 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
Minimum Qualifications
· 8 plus years of relevant experience is required
· Field and/or project experience
· 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.
Preferred Qualifications
· BS or MS graduate in Construction Management or related field is preferred, but not required
· Complex estimating principles/procedures
· Cost principles/procedures
· Mathematical skills
· Project design scopes
· Consulting skills
· Analytical skills
· Interpret and understand:
· specifications and contracts
· typical construction drawings
· Microsoft Office 365
· Microsoft CoPilot 365
· Good verbal and written communication skills
· Good presentation and interpersonal communication skills
· Presentation skills
· InEight
· Aspen Capital Cost Estimator
Work Environment/Physical Demands
· Typical office environment.
· Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
· This position will require an average of 0-5% travel.
Competencies
Salary Plan
EST: Estimating
Job Grade
016
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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.
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 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.
We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.
By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.
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Job Segment: Field Engineer, Engineer, Engineering
| Location | Overland Park, KS |