Estimator - Water/Wastewater

B&B Concrete Contractors; Durham (NC); Sur place; USD 95 000 - 125 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

B&B Concrete Contractors is seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Estimator to pursue and plan water and wastewater infrastructure projects, developing accurate, competitive estimates and partnering with operations and project management from bid through handoff.

You will evaluate scope, constructability, risk, and cost—not just perform takeoffs, and work on self-performed concrete and heavy civil aspects of projects. Strong analytical skills are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• Experience estimating water and wastewater construction projects.
• Experience with self-performed structural concrete or heavy civil work.
• Strong knowledge of construction means, methods, sequencing, productivity.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specs, and contracts.

Responsabilités

• Develop estimates for treatment facilities, pump stations, and related infra.
• Takeoffs and pricing for self-performed labor, materials, equipment.
• Evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals for scope coverage.
• Assess phasing, staging, logistics, constructability, and sequencing.
• Create preliminary schedules to support estimating efforts.
• Identify project risks, opportunities, VE ideas, and cost-saving ideas.
• Participate in bid reviews with operations and project management.
• Prepare detailed budgets and hand off estimating to project team.
• Support subcontractor and supplier buyout after award.
• Collaborate with operations to set projects up for successful execution.

Connaissances

Water/Wastewater Estimating

Self-performed concrete

Plan reading & interpretation

Cost analysis

Bid reviews

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Outils

HCSS

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

Description du poste

We are looking for an experienced Water/Wastewater Estimator to join our team. You’ll play a key role in pursuing and planning water and wastewater infrastructure projects, developing accurate, competitive estimates and partnering closely with operations and project management from bid through project handoff.

We’re looking for someone who understands water/wastewater construction and self-performed work and can evaluate scope, constructability, risk, and cost—not just perform takeoffs.

What You’ll Do

• Develop estimates for water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, process piping, and related infrastructure.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop pricing for self-performed labor, materials, and equipment.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals and ensure scope coverage.
• Evaluate project phasing, staging, logistics, constructability, and sequencing.
• Develop preliminary schedules to support estimating efforts.
• Identify project risks, opportunities, value-engineering ideas, and cost-saving strategies.
• Participate in bid reviews with operations and project management.
• Prepare detailed project budgets and lead estimating-to-project-team handoffs.
• Support subcontractor and supplier buyout following award.
• Partner with operations and project teams to help set projects up for successful execution.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• Experience estimating water and/or wastewater construction projects.
• Experience with self-performed structural concrete and/or heavy civil construction.
• Strong understanding of construction means, methods, sequencing, and productivity.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Strong quantity takeoff, cost analysis, and scope review skills.
• Experience with HCSS, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, and On-Screen Takeoff preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.