Estimator

AQUALIS; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

AQUALIS, a nationwide stormwater management provider, is seeking an Estimator for its Denver office. You will collect and analyze project data to estimate time, costs, materials, and labor for repair services on regulated stormwater systems across the United States.

Responsibilities include writing repair proposals, coordinating with Project Management, and developing detailed scopes and budgets while ensuring compliance and timely bid submissions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred (Environmental Science, Construction Management, etc.).
• Experience projecting costs for restorative repair projects preferred.
• Ability to interpret and analyze site and drainage plans; proficiency in Word, Excel, and Adobe.
• Strong customer service and negotiating skills.
• 2–5 years of stormwater management or related environmental services experience.
• Aptitude for drafting technical proposals using detailed descriptions and site photographs.
• Familiarity with construction terminology and OSHA standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical estimates for repair, remediation and rehabilitation projects from information received such as asset drawings, specifications, photo documentation and customer interviews.
• Perform site visits as required by internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure bid deadlines and customer presentation requirements are met while proactively identifying and suggesting solutions for known compliance deficiencies.
• Prepare detailed scopes for clients by analyzing regulations and in-field documentation.
• Develop repair budgets by identifying and projecting all relevant costs.
• Analyze data and track work orders in Microsoft Dynamics and client portals.
• Coordinate and manage sub-contractors and internal repair crews.
• Take-Offs and executing with scope and pricing.
• Maintain and update master pricing sheet and cost keys.

Skills

Cost estimation

Proposal writing

Stormwater management

Excel

Microsoft Word

Adobe

Communication

Project coordination

Take-offs

Construction terminology

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

About the Organization

AQUALIS is the nationwide leading provider of comprehensive water management services focused on maintaining, inspecting, and repairing post-construction stormwater and lift station systems. We provide our clients with environmental compliance while inspiring change by preserving and protecting our most precious natural resource water.

Who is AQUALIS?

AQUALIS is the nationwide leading provider of comprehensive water management services focused on maintaining, inspecting, and repairing post-construction stormwater and lift station systems. We provide our clients with environmental compliance while inspiring change by preserving and protecting our most precious natural resource water.

Why work at AQUALIS?

AQUALIS provides sustainable water compliance and management solutions for the betterment of our nation’s communities and corporations. Working at AQUALIS is a unique opportunity to be a part of an environmentally progressive, sustainable water management team that performs at the highest professional level. We pride ourselves on respect, loyalty, integrity and inclusion. Our Company's culture is supported by our core values: Personal Responsibility & Accountability, Exceptional Customer Experience, and Sustainable & Innovative Water Management. We are committed to providing personal and professional development through continuing education, investment in tools and technology, and position-related training. AQUALIS provides all full-time employees with competitive annual pay raise potential, paid vacation time, eligibility to enroll in a company sponsored group healthcare plan, 401(k) matching, as well as real flexibility and growth potential.

Where do you fit in?

The Estimator is an office based, solutions-driven role for our stormwater repair team. You will focus on collecting and analyzing stormwater project data to estimate the time, costs, materials, and labor required to provide repair services to regulated stormwater management systems located across the United States. You will be responsible for writing repair proposals while working in tandem with the Project Management team. This is a unique opportunity to directly drive business growth and revenue while making an impact on the environment!

Duties:

• Prepare technical estimates for repair, remediation and rehabilitation projects from information received such as asset drawings, specifications, photo documentation and customer interviews
• Perform site visits as required by internal and external stakeholders
• Ensures that bid deadlines and customer presentation requirements are met while proactively identifying and suggesting solutions for known compliance deficiencies
• Prepare detailed scopes for clients by analyzing regulations and in-field documentation
• Develop repair budgets by identifying and projecting all relevant costs
• Analyze, update, and produce mark-ups of site plans to guide in-field teams and service partners
• Maintain consistency among corporate, division, in-field teams and service partners through documentation and communication
• Maintain and update master pricing sheet and cost keys
• Analyze data and track work orders in Microsoft Dynamics and client portals
• Other duties as assigned by Director

Position Requirements / Knowledge and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field preferred (Environmental Science, Construction Management, etc.)
• Strong business acumen with motivation to drive business revenue
• Experience projecting costs for restorative repair projects preferred
• Aptitude for drafting technical persuasive proposals using detailed descriptions and site photographs
• 2-5 years’ experience in stormwater management, sediment & erosion control, construction, or other environmental services preferred
• Ability to interpret and analyze site and drainage plans Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Adobe, Excel, and other computer programs
• Strong customer service and negotiating skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines, and organize
• Coordinating and managing sub-contractors and internal repair crews
• Preparing Take-Off’s and executing with scope and pricing
• Familiarity with construction terminology
• OSHA Standard and other site safety practices

Location: Denver, CO

Category: Business Support

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Number of Openings: 1

Base Compensation Min: 26.50

Base Compensation Max: 28.50

On Target Earnings

EOE Statement AQUALIS Stormwater Management is strongly committed to providing a work environment that is free from all forms of harassment, discrimination and inequality. We recruit, employ, train, promote and compensate our personnel without regard to race, age, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran's status, disability, genetic information or any other personal characteristic protected by law. AQUALIS also offers protection based on sexual orientation against discrimination, harassment or inequality. We value each and every employee and strive to make employment at AQUALIS enjoyable and satisfying. As part of our commitment, we will not tolerate any form of discrimination toward employees, applicants, vendors, customers or visitors of AQUALIS. Everyone should be treated equally and with respect regardless of race, age, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran's status, sexual preference, disability, genetic information or any other class protected under state law.

Tags: Estimating, Estimator, Stormwater Management, Water Management

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