Estimator - Water/Wastewater
About The Position
The Estimator develops accurate, competitive estimates to support pursuit and planning of water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The role evaluates project scope, constructability, risk, and cost, with a focus on water/wastewater construction and self-performed work. It partners closely with operations and project management throughout bidding and project handoff. The position covers treatment facilities, pump stations, process piping, and related infrastructure. It also supports project budgeting, subcontractor and supplier buyout following award, and coordination with project teams to help ensure successful execution.
Requirements
- Experience estimating water and/or wastewater construction projects.
- Experience with self-performed structural concrete and/or heavy civil construction.
- Strong understanding of construction means, methods, sequencing, and productivity.
- Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and contract documents.
- Strong quantity takeoff, cost analysis, and scope review skills.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
- Experience with HCSS, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, and On-Screen Takeoff preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop estimates for water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, process piping, and related infrastructure.
- Perform quantity takeoffs and develop pricing for self-performed labor, materials, and equipment.
- Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals and ensure scope coverage.
- Evaluate project phasing, staging, logistics, constructability, and sequencing.
- Develop preliminary schedules to support estimating efforts.
- Identify project risks, opportunities, value-engineering ideas, and cost-saving strategies.
- Participate in bid reviews with operations and project management.
- Prepare detailed project budgets and lead estimating-to-project-team handoffs.
- Support subcontractor and supplier buyout following award.
- Partner with operations and project teams to help set projects up for successful execution.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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