Estimator - Water/Wastewater

B&B Concrete Contractors; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

B&B Concrete Contractors in Huntsville, AL is seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Estimator to help pursue and plan water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You will develop accurate estimates and collaborate with operations from bid through project handoff.

You’ll evaluate scope, constructability, risk and cost, and work with teams to set projects up for successful execution. A civil/CONSTRUCTION degree and relevant estimating experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating water/wastewater construction projects.
• Strong ability to read plans, specs and contract docs.
• Experience with self-performed concrete/major civil work.

Responsibilities

• Develop estimates for water and wastewater facilities and related infrastructure.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and pricing for labor, materials, and equipment.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals.
• Evaluate phasing, staging, logistics, constructability and sequencing.
• Prepare detailed project budgets and handoffs to project teams.
• Support subcontractor and supplier buyout after award.

Skills

Estimating

Cost analysis

Bid reviews

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

HCSS

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

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.