Senior Wastewater Treatment Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

A large heavy civil general contractor is adding a Senior Wastewater Treatment Estimator (WWE) to the team to lead and manage large-scale wastewater infrastructure project bids in Texas. We are looking for a Senior Wastewater Treatment Estimator to drive preconstruction and estimating efforts for large-scale wastewater infrastructure projects. This role will be based in either Houston or Austin, TX, working on bids for $10M–$50M+ WWTP projects across Texas. The ideal candidate has a strong network in Texas, understands local subcontractors, vendors, and pricing, and has experience in hard bid and negotiated bid environments.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead bidding and estimating efforts for wastewater treatment projects.
• Prepare quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and bid proposals.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local subcontractors and suppliers.
• Work closely with Project Managers and Project Engineers (PEs) to align estimates with execution.
• Support business development efforts, attending city council meetings and municipal bid sessions.
• Analyze historical cost data, market trends, and labor / material pricing to improve bid accuracy.
• Assist in securing new wastewater projects in Texas, driving future growth.

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