Lead Process Estimator-Water & Wastewater Treatment
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 position requires understanding process systems and developing accurate pricing for projects where treatment facilities must remain operational during construction. Approximately 90% of the company’s current work is hard bid, and the company is expanding its design-build capabilities. The successful candidate will influence pricing and project wins while helping develop the design-build practice. The role works closely with project managers, engineers, and operations teams to understand existing systems and assess drawings, specifications, and site conditions. It is remote, with the employee located within a reasonable distance of East Central Pennsylvania and visiting 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 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.
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 $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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
