Lead Process Estimator-Water & Wastewater Treatment

Kimmel & Associates • Harrisburg, PA

3d • Remote

About The Position

The Lead Process Estimator will lead estimating for complex water and wastewater treatment projects, focusing particularly on self-performed process piping and equipment scopes. The role requires knowledge of process systems and the ability to price work accurately when treatment facilities must remain operational during construction. The estimator will influence how the company prices and wins technically demanding projects and help develop its design-build practice. This position will take over from the current Lead Estimator, who is retiring.

The company is a growing contractor specializing in water and wastewater treatment facilities, with a focus on self-performed process piping and equipment work. It undertakes technically complex projects involving active treatment facilities and is expanding its design-build capabilities. Estimating is closely connected to project execution, operations, engineering, and business development.

The position offers remote work flexibility, with the employee located within a reasonable distance of East Central Pennsylvania and visiting the office approximately once per month. Base salary is up to $150,000–$160,000, depending on experience, with a performance-based bonus opportunity. Relocation assistance is available to qualified candidates.

Requirements

• Strong estimating background in process piping and equipment, ideally within water and wastewater treatment.
• Practical understanding of water and wastewater treatment plant operations.
• Experience estimating bypass, phased construction, and work on active or 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.

Nice To Haves

• Relocation assistance is available to qualified candidates.

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.
• Help shape and expand the company’s design-build practice.

Benefits

• 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.
• Relocation assistance available to qualified candidates.

What This Job Offers

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