Estimator - Water/Wastewater

Garney; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with zero premiums

Shares of company stock

401(k) plan with matching contributions

Paid time off

Weekly paychecks

Job summary

Garney is hiring a full-time Estimator in Englewood, Colorado. The Estimator will prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for water and wastewater projects, requiring a candidate with at least 2 years of estimating experience in construction and strong interpersonal skills.

The position offers a salary range of $75,000–$90,000 along with excellent benefits including zero premium health coverage, company stock shares from day one, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of construction estimating experience.
• Preferred Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in interpreting construction drawings and specifications.
• Ability to review take-off quantities for accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for projects.
• Reviewing project documents, plans, specifications, and addenda accurately.
• Analyzing data affecting costs and other factors.
• Communicating estimate bid information to field operations.

Skills

Construction estimating experience

Interpreting construction drawings

Strong interpersonal skills

Collaborative work experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management

Job description

Estimator

Full‑time, salaried position with full benefits and participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). We are seeking a self‑motivated individual to join our growing Estimating Team. Candidates must have previous estimating experience, preferably in the water, wastewater, or industrial markets, and proven experience estimating heavy civil earthwork, cast‑in‑place concrete structures, underground yard piping, and/or above‑grade process piping systems. Estimating experience with at‑risk self‑performing contracts is preferred over construction manager at‑risk delivery methods.

What You Will Be Doing

• Preparing detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for water and wastewater treatment projects.
• Reviewing project documents, plans, specifications, and addenda completely and accurately.
• Analyzing and compiling estimate data that impacts the cost of labor, materials, equipment requirements, location, and other factors.
• Working on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Soliciting and analyzing subcontractor and supplier proposals.
• Developing and maintaining business relationships with small businesses, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Providing input on value engineering.
• Providing conceptual estimates from limited information with assumptions and clarifications.
• Preparing contingency and risk analysis for the estimate and pre‑review.
• Communicating estimate bid information to field operations at pre‑construction meetings to ensure understanding of the scope of the job and critical means and methods of construction.

What We Are Looking For

• 2+ years of construction estimating experience.
• Preferred but not required: Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, business administration, or equivalent work experience.
• Proficiency in interpreting construction drawings and understanding specifications.
• Must be able to review take‑off quantities to ensure accuracy of data used in estimates and review drawings, specifications, and proposed project site conditions.
• Motivated team player with strong interpersonal skills and experience working in collaborative environments.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $75,000–$90,000.
• Free medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans (0 premiums).
• Virtual doctor visits with no co‑pay.
• Shares of company stock at no cost starting on your first day.
• 401(k) plan with a 3.5% match.
• Student loan resources.
• Weekly paychecks.
• Paid time off.
• 8 paid holidays.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a lump sum and matching contributions.
• Free life insurance and disability policy.
• Free access to healthcare coordinators.
• Counseling sessions with mental health professionals at no cost.
• Access to consultations with legal and financial professionals at no cost.
• Free programs assisting with weight loss, maternity health, prescriptions for chronic conditions, and more.
• 50% employee discount in the Garney apparel store.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Garney and its subsidiaries are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Garney is a background screening, drug‑free workplace.