Project Estimator - LNG
Date: Jun 12, 2026
Location: Houston, TX; Savannah, GA; Fort Worth, TX; Tulsa, OK; Fort Myers, FL; Oklahoma City, OK; Fayetteville, AR; San Jose, CA; Tucson, AZ; Milwaukee, WI; Austin, TX; Phoenix, AZ; Orlando, FL; Memphis, TN; Garner, NC; Nashville, TN; Dallas, TX; Columbia, SC; Tampa, FL; Atlanta, GA; Overland Park, KS
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
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 across the full process and oil & gas spectrum, with a focus on LNG and 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 after 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
Prepares management presentations and develops the estimate basis
Updates and maintains 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
Field and/or project experience
All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include a criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Preferred Qualifications
BS or MS graduate in Construction Management or related field (preferred but not required)
Complex estimating principles/procedures
Cost principles/procedures
Mathematical skills
Project design scopes
Consulting skills
Analytical skills
Interpret and understand specifications, 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.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits portfolio includes medical, dental, vision, disability, robust wellness programs, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, dependent sick time, company‑matched 401(k), adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, B&V Credit Union, and a performance‑based bonus program.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Black & Veatch complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. We do not discriminate on the basis of 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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