Water/Wastewater Estimator

Crossland•Prosper, TX

About The Position

The Water/Wastewater Estimator manages and leads estimating efforts and may supervise a team of estimators as project needs require. The role prepares accurate, comprehensive estimates of the materials, equipment, and labor required for construction projects by reviewing drawings and specifications and compiling detailed quantity takeoffs. The estimator identifies risks and errors in plans and communicates with owners and engineers to obtain clarifications needed to complete bids. The position requires knowledge of construction techniques, quantity takeoff methods, and scheduling, as well as the ability to work accurately and quickly under deadline pressure. The estimator attends pre-bid meetings and jobsite visits, assesses historical costs to understand labor production and equipment needs, and coordinates with subcontractors and suppliers to review quotes, pricing, and work-scope coverage. The role includes estimating Road/Bridge Construction, Water/Wastewater Treatment Plants, Pump Stations, Lift Stations, and utility work. It involves entering labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and project overhead for each project, and using Microsoft Excel, Bluebeam, On-screen, Agtek, and estimating software. The estimator is expected to work in accordance with Crossland’s core values of trust, integrity, responsibility, and passion.

Requirements

Knowledge of construction techniques, quantity takeoff methods, and scheduling.
Ability to work accurately and quickly under pressure and meet bid deadlines.
Ability to thoroughly understand plans and specifications.
Computer savvy and able to learn estimating software.
Ability to compile detailed quantity takeoffs.
Communication skills for contacting subcontractors and suppliers and coordinating with owners and engineers.
Knowledge of means and methods for Road/Bridge Construction, Water/Wastewater Treatment Plants, Pump Stations, Lift Stations, and utility work.
Knowledge and efficiency in Microsoft Excel, Bluebeam, On-screen, and Agtek.
Strong business and financial knowledge.
Ability to build relationships and maintain strong industry ties.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
Water/wastewater estimating experience.

Responsibilities

Manage and lead estimating efforts, supervising a team of estimators as project needs require.
Prepare accurate, comprehensive estimates of materials, equipment, and labor using drawings and specifications.
Identify risks and errors in plans and communicate with owners and engineers to obtain necessary clarifications.
Attend pre-bid meetings and pre-bid jobsite visits.
Schedule and complete multiple bids within specified time frames.
Assess past costs to understand labor production and equipment needs.
Compile detailed quantity takeoffs.
Contact subcontractors and suppliers and review quotes to confirm pricing and work-scope coverage.
Estimate Road/Bridge Construction, Water/Wastewater Treatment Plants, Pump Stations, Lift Stations, and utility work.
Enter labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and project overhead for each project.
Work in accordance with Crossland’s core values of trust, integrity, responsibility, and passion.