Lead Process Estimator-Water & Wastewater Treatment

Kimmel & Associates • Allentown, PA

14h • Remote

About The Position

The Lead Process Estimator will own estimates for complex water and wastewater treatment projects, focusing on self-performed process piping and equipment scopes. The role requires a strong understanding of process systems and the ability to develop accurate pricing for projects at facilities that must remain operational during construction. Approximately 90% of current work is hard bid, and the company is expanding its design-build capabilities. The estimator will influence project pricing and pursuits while helping shape the company's design-build practice.

The position works closely with project managers, engineers, and operations teams to understand existing systems, review project documents and site conditions, and develop estimates and pricing strategies for phased construction and live-system work. It is remote with an expectation of visiting the office in East Central Pennsylvania approximately once per month; the candidate must live within a reasonable distance.

Requirements

• Strong estimating background in process piping and equipment, ideally within water/wastewater treatment.
• Practical understanding of water and wastewater treatment plant operations.
• Experience estimating bypass, phased construction, and work on active/live systems.
• Ability to estimate both hard-bid and design-build projects.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and constructability.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with field, engineering, project management, and ownership teams.
• Must be located within a reasonable distance of East Central Pennsylvania and able to visit the office approximately once per month.

Responsibilities

• Estimate self-performed piping and equipment scopes for water and wastewater projects.
• Develop bypass strategies and pricing for work involving active process systems.
• Account for costs associated with maintaining plant operations during construction.
• Prepare estimates for hard-bid projects.
• Support design-build pursuits with early-stage pricing and constructability input.
• Work with project managers, engineers, and operations teams to understand existing systems.
• Review drawings, specifications, and site conditions to identify sequencing and operational challenges.
• Develop pricing strategies for phased construction and live-system work.

Benefits

• Base salary of up to $150,000–$160,000, depending on experience.
• Performance-based bonus opportunity.
• Remote work flexibility.
• Monthly office visit rather than daily office requirements.
• Opportunity to play a key role in expanding the company's design-build capabilities.
• Significant technical and leadership impact within a growing organization.
• Direct involvement in complex water and wastewater treatment projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed