Lead Process Estimator-Water & Wastewater Treatment

Kimmel & Associates • Allentown, PA

3d • Remote

About The Position

The Lead Process Estimator will lead estimating for complex water and wastewater treatment projects, particularly self-performed process piping and equipment scopes. The role involves developing accurate pricing for projects where facilities must remain operational during construction, including bypass strategies, phased work, and costs associated with maintaining plant operations.

The estimator will prepare hard-bid estimates and support design-build pursuits with early-stage pricing and constructability input. The role works closely with project managers, engineers, operations teams, field teams, and ownership to understand existing systems, review project documents and site conditions, and identify sequencing and operational challenges. The position is taking over from the current Lead Estimator, who is retiring, and will help shape the company's expanding design-build practice.

The position offers remote work flexibility. The candidate must be within a reasonable distance of East Central Pennsylvania and able to visit the office approximately once per month.

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/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

• Experience in water and wastewater treatment estimating.
• Candidates may qualify for relocation assistance.

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

• 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