Webber - Estimator - Waterworks

Ferrovial • The Woodlands, TX

4d

About The Position

The Estimator supports the Estimating team by developing quantity take-offs and associated costs from client bid packages. The role assesses product, project, or service cost effectiveness; tracks actual costs against bids as projects develop; and monitors commodity pricing that may affect costs before a bid or during buy-out. The Estimator consults with suppliers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal departments to discuss projects, develop strategies and estimates, and resolve conflicts. The position also confers with subcontractors about changes and adjustments to cost estimates, maintains a supplier and contractor directory, prepares sub-bid analysis documents and electronic estimates, and manages multiple projects and bid dates in an organized work environment. Other duties may be assigned by the manager.

Requirements

• At least 2–3 years of experience in waterworks construction.
• Ability to take direction, work independently, be self-motivated, demonstrate initiative, and manage multiple bid opportunities at one time.
• Ability to work as part of a team throughout the pre-construction stage.
• Valid driver's license for occasional required travel.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Full understanding of construction math concepts, including calculating discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume, and applying basic algebra and geometry.
• Experience operating MS Excel, MS Outlook, and MS Word.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, environmental engineering, or mechanical engineering is highly preferred.
• Experience with all delivery methods, including Hard Bid, CSP, CMAR, CMGC, and/or Design Build.
• Experience in water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, water reclamation or purification, or desalination markets.
• Experience operating estimating software such as AutoCAD, Primavera, Timberline, or WinEst.

Responsibilities

• Assess the cost effectiveness of products, projects, or services.
• Track actual costs relative to bids as projects develop.
• Track actual commodity pricing for items that may affect costs before bidding or during the buy-out phase.
• Consult with suppliers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal personnel to discuss projects, develop strategies and estimates, and resolve conflicts.
• Confer with subcontractors about changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors for the division.
• Prepare sub-bid analysis documents for project teams to qualify sub-bids and materials.
• Prepare electronic estimates, including preliminary cost information.
• Maintain an organized work environment and manage multiple projects with simultaneous bid dates.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Initiatives designed to support physical and psychological health.
• Career development processes and opportunities for mobility across global operations and business units.
• Access to productivity tools such as Microsoft Copilot.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level