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Graduate Estimator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Preferred Qualifications * BS or MS graduate in Construction Management or related field is preferred * Field experience is a plus * Project experience is a plus Preferred Skills: * Estimating ...

Estimator

Phoenix, AZ · Hybrid

$107K - $190K/yr

Preferred Skills BS or MS graduate in Construction Management or related field is preferred, but ... Estimating Job Grade 015 Black & Veatch endeavors to make www.bv.com/careers accessible to any and ...

Estimator

Austin, TX · Hybrid

$107K - $190K/yr

Preferred Skills BS or MS graduate in Construction Management or related field is preferred, but ... Estimating Job Grade 015 Black & Veatch endeavors to make www.bv.com/careers accessible to any and ...

Estimator

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$107K - $190K/yr

Preferred Skills BS or MS graduate in Construction Management or related field is preferred, but ... Estimating Job Grade 015 Black & Veatch endeavors to make www.bv.com/careers accessible to any and ...

Estimator

Richmond, VA · Hybrid

$107K - $190K/yr

Preferred Skills BS or MS graduate in Construction Management or related field is preferred, but ... Estimating Job Grade 015 Black & Veatch endeavors to make www.bv.com/careers accessible to any and ...

Project Estimator

Juno Beach, FL · On-site

$45 - $48/hr

Master's or Post-Graduate Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or a related field. * Minimum of 3 years of experience in project estimating, with a focus on conceptual engineering ...

Estimator

Houston, TX · Hybrid

$107K - $190K/yr

Preferred Skills BS or MS graduate in Construction Management or related field is preferred, but ... Estimating Job Grade 015 Black & Veatch endeavors to make www.bv.com/careers accessible to any and ...

Estimator

Dallas, TX · Hybrid

$107K - $190K/yr

Preferred Skills BS or MS graduate in Construction Management or related field is preferred, but ... Estimating Job Grade 015 Black & Veatch endeavors to make www.bv.com/careers accessible to any and ...

Estimator

Jacksonville, FL · Hybrid

$107K - $190K/yr

Preferred Skills BS or MS graduate in Construction Management or related field is preferred, but ... Estimating Job Grade 015 Black & Veatch endeavors to make www.bv.com/careers accessible to any and ...

Estimator

Creve Coeur, MO · Hybrid

$107K - $190K/yr

Preferred Skills BS or MS graduate in Construction Management or related field is preferred, but ... Estimating Job Grade 015 Black & Veatch endeavors to make www.bv.com/careers accessible to any and ...

Estimator

Orlando, FL · Hybrid

$107K - $190K/yr

Preferred Skills BS or MS graduate in Construction Management or related field is preferred, but ... Estimating Job Grade 015 Black & Veatch endeavors to make www.bv.com/careers accessible to any and ...

Estimator

Manhattan, NY · Hybrid

$107K - $190K/yr

Preferred Skills BS or MS graduate in Construction Management or related field is preferred, but ... Estimating Job Grade 015 Black & Veatch endeavors to make www.bv.com/careers accessible to any and ...

Estimator

Chattanooga, TN · Hybrid

$107K - $190K/yr

Preferred Skills BS or MS graduate in Construction Management or related field is preferred, but ... Estimating Job Grade 015 Black & Veatch endeavors to make www.bv.com/careers accessible to any and ...

Estimator

Olathe, KS · Hybrid

$107K - $190K/yr

Preferred Skills BS or MS graduate in Construction Management or related field is preferred, but ... Estimating Job Grade 015 Black & Veatch endeavors to make www.bv.com/careers accessible to any and ...

Estimator

Arlington, VA · Hybrid

$107K - $190K/yr

Preferred Skills BS or MS graduate in Construction Management or related field is preferred, but ... Estimating Job Grade 015 Black & Veatch endeavors to make www.bv.com/careers accessible to any and ...

Estimator

Bloomington, MN · Hybrid

$107K - $190K/yr

Preferred Skills BS or MS graduate in Construction Management or related field is preferred, but ... Estimating Job Grade 015 Black & Veatch endeavors to make www.bv.com/careers accessible to any and ...

Overview The Senior Estimator supports Parkhill's Construction Management (CM) team by leading the ... Whether you are a recent graduate with untapped potential or a professional with proven experience ...

Overview The Senior Estimator supports Parkhill's Construction Management (CM) team by leading the ... Whether you are a recent graduate with untapped potential or a professional with proven experience ...

The Senior Estimator supports Parkhill's Construction Management (CM) team by leading the ... Whether you are a recent graduate with untapped potential or a professional with proven experience ...

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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for graduate estimator in the United States is $73,275.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53,000.00 and $86,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Graduate Estimator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $73,275 per year, or $35.2 per hour.

Estimator

Jacksonville, FL • On-site

Black & Veatch
Civil Engineering Construction • 10K+ employees

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago


Black & Veatch rating

9.0

Company rating: 9.0 out of 10

Based on 20 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

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 : 117032 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : No 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Project Only Hire : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: No 

Why Black & Veatch?

At Black & Veatch, you'll be part of work that matters-designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.

We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other-speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.

You'll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world-gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.

Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.

With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you'll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.

Why Black & Veatch

Join the Black & Veatch Construction team and build with pride. As a 100% employeeowned company, every role matters - you own your work, your impact, and your future. We lead with care, and safety is nonnegotiable 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 cuttingedge technology, learn from seasoned experts, and grow through realworld, handson 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.

Job Summary

The Estimator assists in preparation and review of lump sum, unit rate and cost plus estimates and in preparation of conceptual estimating cost analysis. May assist in pre-construction activities.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating Responsibilities

  • Responsible for estimate coordination and consolidation of each of the discipline estimates into the Proposal Estimate
  • Reviews design scopes and develop quantities
  • Performs productivity analysis of construction operations
  • Prepares direct labor estimates, distributable or contractors indirect cost estimates
  • Prepares contingency, escalation and reconciliation for estimates
  • Performs comparisons of scope, quantities and cost data between projects
  • Prepares management presentations
  • Updates and maintains historical cost data
  • Reviews designs and specifications for cost effectiveness and suggest alternatives where appropriate
  • Supports continuous improvement efforts and change management

Pre-Construction Activities

  • Perform Scope Review focusing on:
    • Project Objectives
    • Deliverables
    • Overall Project Requirements
  • Assist the Pre-Construction/Estimating team in developing preliminary Work Packages
  • During the Development of Project Work Packages may perform a risk assessment and participate in mitigation strategy discussions
Management Responsibilities
Individual Contributor
Minimum Qualifications
  • 5+ years of relevant 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
  • Field  experience is a plus
  • Project experience is a plus

Preferred Skills:

  • Estimating principles/procedures
  • Cost principles/procedures
  • Mathematical skills
  • Project design scopes
  • Consulting skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Interpret specifications and contracts
  • Microsoft Office 365
  • Microsoft CoPilot 365
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Calculator
Work Environment/Physical Demands

Typical office environment.

Salary Plan
EST: Estimating
Job Grade
015

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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.

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does 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.

Notice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.


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About Black & Veatch

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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.

Industry

Civil engineering construction

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Overland Park, KS, US

Year founded

1915