Construction Estimator - Wastewater

Job Description

Job Description

The pursuit of technically demanding infrastructure and treatment projects calls for an experienced Estimator to join our team, focused exclusively on water and wastewater facilities. This position plays a key role in developing complete cost estimates, quantity take-offs, and bid packages for process treatment plants, pump stations, pipelines, and related civil and structural work. The Estimator will oversee the full procurement process assembling bids, coordinating trade partners, and producing accurate, timely, and competitive proposals for hard-bid, CMAR, and design-build projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, quantity take-offs, and bid reports for water / wastewater projects.
• Perform estimation of process treatment equipment, buried wet utilities, structural concrete, earthwork and structure excavation / backfill, chemical treatment systems, and pumping systems.
• Analyze plans and specifications to develop complete scopes of work and assign bid packages to trade partners.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies during bid preparation and proposal phases.
• Maintain and expand relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors specializing in water and wastewater construction.
• Identify, evaluate, and communicate project risk factors and cost impacts.
• Support design-assist and design-build pursuits through conceptual estimating, assembly pricing, and design input.
• Collaborate with the Operations and Project Management teams to transition estimates into budgets, cost controls, and labor tracking systems.
• Utilize leading estimating and modeling software such as InEight, Hard Dollar, B2W, Planswift, HCSS Heavy Bid, SmartBid, REVIT, and AutoCAD.
• Develop bid schedules, purchase scopes, and subcontract documents in coordination with project leadership.
• Manage and mentor junior estimators in proper estimating techniques, company procedures, and cost-tracking methods.

Position Qualifications

Compensation and Benefits

Why Work With Us

Since 1937, this employee-owned organization has been a recognized leader in delivering critical infrastructure solutions across the U.S. With decades of experience in aviation, government, and environmental projects, we are continually expanding our capabilities in the water and wastewater sector. Named one of ENRs Top General Contractors, our success is built on the values of Ownership, Integrity, and Diversity and on turning clients visions into resilient, high-performing facilities that protect our communities and natural resources.