Black & Veatch
The Lead Estimator is responsible for preparing detailed cost estimates for a variety of infrastructure projects, including water and wastewater treatment facilities, pipelines, heavy civil, structural, dam, hydro, tunnel, waterway, and marine construction. This hybrid role involves coordinating with design, operations, and procurement teams, managing multiple project timelines, and providing technical guidance to ensure accurate and compliant estimates.
Headquarters
Overland Park, Kansas, United States
Company Size
10001+ employees
Founded
1915
Black & Veatch is a global, employee‑owned engineering, procurement, consulting and construction (EPC) firm that designs and delivers infrastructure projects. It serves utility, industrial and government clients across energy, water, telecommunications and related markets, providing planning, engineering, procurement, construction, digital solutions and program management. The company focuses on grid modernization, decarbonization and renewables, water and wastewater treatment, and resilience for large‑scale infrastructure systems. Clients rely on Black & Veatch for multidisciplinary expertise, end‑to‑end project delivery and a focus on sustainable, resilient outcomes.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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