Estimator - Water/Wastewater

B&B Concrete; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will evaluate scope, constructability, risks, and costs—not just perform takeoffs, and you’ll help set projects up for execution with strong collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelors preferred in civil engineering, construction mgmt, or related field.
• Experience estimating water and/or wastewater projects.
• Experience with self-performed structural concrete and/or heavy civil work.
• Strong understanding of construction means, methods, sequencing, and productivity.
• Ability to read plans, specs, and contract documents.
• Strong takeoff, cost analysis, and scope review skills.
• Familiar with tools like HCSS, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, and OST.

Responsibilities

• Develop estimates for water/wastewater facilities and related infra.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and price self-performed labor, materials, equipment.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor/supplier proposals; ensure scope coverage.
• Evaluate phasing, staging, logistics, constructability, sequencing.
• Develop preliminary schedules to support estimating efforts.
• Identify risks, opportunities, VE ideas, cost-saving strategies.
• Participate in bid reviews with operations and project mgmt.
• Prepare detailed project budgets; lead handoffs to project team.
• Support subcontractor/supplier buyout after award; assist ops teams.

Skills

Estimating water/wastewater

Takeoffs

Cost analysis

Read plans/specs

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

HCSS

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

We are looking for an experiencedWater/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.