Senior Estimator

Inframark

12d

About The Position

Inframark is seeking a skilled, detail-oriented Structurer/Estimator to join its Water & Wastewater Operations team. In this mid-level role, the employee will work with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to prepare accurate, competitive cost estimates for water and wastewater projects. The role supports project planning, bidding, and implementation by applying knowledge of cost structures, materials, labor, and operational requirements. It also contributes to cost optimization strategies that support project efficiency and financial goals. The position involves estimating costs for new pursuits and renewal efforts, interpreting technical and regulatory requirements, conducting market research, preparing cost proposals, maintaining cost databases and templates, and supporting budgeting and financial planning. Travel of 10–20% is required.

Requirements

At least 3–5 years of experience in estimating, cost structuring, or related roles; water and wastewater industry experience is preferred.
Deep understanding of water and wastewater system performance, including treatment process optimization, regulatory compliance frameworks, and operational cost structures.
Strong familiarity with cost drivers such as chemicals, biosolids handling and disposal, energy consumption, and labor utilization.
Strong ability to interpret technical documents and project plans to develop accurate cost estimates.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for collaboration and presenting estimates to stakeholders.
Experience with estimating software such as ProEst or Sage Estimating and with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with cost structures and regulations specific to water and wastewater projects.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple project estimates simultaneously.
Ability to collaborate with team members to determine the best cost structures.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with technical specialists, project managers, business developers, and regional leadership to understand project objectives, requirements, and scope and incorporate them into estimates for new pursuits and renewal efforts.
Develop zero-based cost estimates for water and wastewater projects, including labor, consumables, maintenance, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and operational costs.
Account for flow variability, influent loadings, wet-weather impacts, and system inefficiencies such as inflow and infiltration in estimating assumptions and cost scenarios.
Interpret technical specifications, permits, service level agreements, and performance guarantees to reflect compliance requirements, operational obligations, and cost and risk exposure.
Identify cost optimization strategies involving materials, labor, and process efficiencies without compromising quality or compliance.
Analyze project specifications with the project team to identify cost-related risks and opportunities for optimization.
Research materials and labor costs and monitor market trends to inform pricing adjustments and competitive proposals.
Prepare structured, well-documented cost proposals for project bids, clearly communicating cost breakdowns, assumptions, and justifications.
Review project processes and specifications to ensure estimates accurately capture scope and potential challenges.
Maintain and update cost databases and templates to provide consistent, accurate pricing references for project teams.
Engage vendors and suppliers to collect and verify cost data and negotiate pricing and terms when necessary.
Support budgeting and financial planning for project proposals and execution, aligning cost projections with financial goals as needed.