Construction Estimator

Alexander Associates Technical Recruitment; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Associates Technical Recruitment supports a Houston-based estimating opportunity focused on municipal water and wastewater construction. The role involves preparing bids, reviewing plans, developing quantities and costs, and coordinating with operations teams, suppliers, and subcontractors to win projects.

The position requires strong estimating experience in water/wastewater or heavy civil contracting, with the ability to manage bid deadlines and communicate effectively with project

Qualifications

• Prepare estimates and bids for water and wastewater construction projects.
• Complete takeoffs and review drawings, specifications and bid documents.
• Obtain and assess subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Work with project teams to review risks, scope and construction methods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates and bids for water and wastewater construction projects.
• Complete takeoffs and review drawings, specifications and bid documents.
• Obtain and assess subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Work with project teams to review risks, scope and construction methods.

Skills

Estimating experience

Pricing municipal infrastructure

Construction drawings & quantities

Bid deadlines coordination

Job description

We are supporting an estimating opportunity in Houston focused on municipal water and wastewater construction projects. The position would involve preparing bids for water and wastewater infrastructure work, reviewing plans and specifications, developing quantities and costs, and coordinating with operations teams, suppliers and subcontractors.

Salary: $110,000-$155,000 base, depending on experience.

Job Specifications:

• Prepare estimates and bids for water and wastewater construction projects.
• Complete takeoffs and review drawings, specifications and bid documents.
• Obtain and assess subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Work with project teams to review risks, scope and construction methods.

Key Requirements:

• Estimating experience with a water/wastewater or heavy civil contractor.
• Experience pricing municipal infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, quantities and costs.
• Ability to manage bid deadlines and coordinate with project teams.