Estimator - Waterworks

ICONIX Waterworks; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base Pay: $35 - $43.27+ Hourly

Annual Incentive Bonus

Vacation time and holidays

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

401(k) plan with employer matching

Job summary

ICONIX Waterworks in Sacramento, CA is seeking a detail-oriented Waterworks Estimator to support bid-driven projects by preparing accurate Bills of Material, pricing, and recommendations. You’ll collaborate with branch staff, customers, and vendors to ensure timely, competitive estimates.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, clear communication, and a proactive approach to solving project challenges, with exposure to waterworks products and estimating systems.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in the waterworks industry or construction environment.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and computerized inventory or estimating systems.

Responsibilities

• Review bid requests to determine materials required for each project.
• Prepare accurate Bills of Materials to support customer bids and provide recommendations.
• Collaborate with branch personnel, customers, and stakeholders to clarify project specs and expectations.
• Provide exceptional customer service by assisting customers in person and over the phone.
• Liaise with vendors for pricing, product availability, and lead times to support accurate estimates.
• Maintain knowledge of waterworks products and estimating principles to reflect best solutions.
• Support branch teams by delivering timely, accurate estimates and fostering relationships.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Job description

About the Role

At ICONIX Waterworks, we help deliver the infrastructure that keeps communities running. Our products and solutions support clean drinking water, fire protection, stormwater management, and critical utility systems that serve neighborhoods, schools, businesses, and municipalities.

From new construction and infrastructure improvements to emergency repairs, our customers rely on us to provide the right solutions when they matter most.

We're looking for a detail-oriented and customer-focused Waterworks Estimator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building strong relationships with customers, branch teams, and vendor partners. In this role, you'll play a key part in supporting successful project bids by preparing accurate material estimates, recommending the right products and solutions, and delivering exceptional customer service.

What a Waterworks Estimator role at ICONIX looks like:

• Review bid requests received from branch offices to determine the materials required for each project.
• Prepare accurate and comprehensive Bills of Material to support customer bids and provide recommendations.
• Collaborate with branch personnel, customers, and project stakeholders to clarify project specifications, product requirements, and expectations.
• Provide exceptional customer service by assisting customers in person and over the phone, answering product inquiries, and recommending appropriate waterworks solutions.
• Liaise with vendors to obtain pricing, confirm product suitability, and determine product availability and lead times to support accurate and competitive estimates.
• Maintain current knowledge of waterworks products, industry standards, and supplier offerings to ensure estimates reflect the best available solutions.
• Support branch sales and operations teams by providing timely, accurate estimates that contribute to successful project outcomes and customer satisfaction.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, branch teams, and supplier partners while delivering responsive, professional service throughout the estimating process.

Here’s a Snapshot of How You’ll Contribute to Our Team

Success in this role requires strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, along with the ability to interpret project requirements and prepare accurate material estimates for critical infrastructure projects. As a subject matter expert, you’ll provide technical guidance and problem-solving support to branch teams, helping resolve complex customer needs and ensuring accurate, timely solutions. A consultative approach, commitment to exceptional customer service, and the ability to build strong relationships with customers, vendors, and colleagues are essential.

Experience in the waterworks industry or a related field such as utilities, industrial distribution, underground infrastructure, or construction supply is preferred. A solid understanding of waterworks products, estimating principles, and industry applications will enable you to support project success and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who brings a combination of technical aptitude, curiosity, and a passion for helping others succeed. You’ll enjoy digging into project details, collaborating with internal teams and suppliers, and finding practical solutions that keep projects moving from bid to completion.

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Two or more years of experience in the waterworks industry or construction environment.
• The ability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Working knowledge of waterworks products, materials, and their applications.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and computerized inventory or estimating systems.
• A proactive mindset with the confidence to research unfamiliar requirements and identify the right solution.

If you’re energized by technical challenges and enjoy contributing behind the scenes to projects that strengthen communities, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Choose ICONIX?

We recognize and reward the contributions our employees make every day by offering competitive pay, opportunities for growth, and meaningful benefits programs designed to support the people who matter most to you.

• Base Pay: $35 - $43.27+ Hourly, Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location
• Annual Employee Incentive Bonus Program
• Generous vacation allowance, sick time and 12 paid holidays
• Affordable, market leading Medical, Dental and Vision plans, as well as Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employer paid Life and AD&D insurance for all employees, discounted voluntary Life insurance
• Comprehensive employee assistance program
• Ancillary plans such as FSAs, legal insurance, and many more options with group rates
• 401{k) plan with competitive employer matching
• Education assistance, professional development and career growth opportunities on the West coast
• Scholarship program for our employee’s school age children
• Employee discount programs

ICONIX. Real People. Real Service. Real Solutions.

ICONIX is an independent waterworks partner that offers an agile, expert team of trusted, technical problem solvers that provide reliable access to innovative products and services for businesses and communities across the West Coast of the United States and Texas that depend on essential water and wastewater infrastructure.

Working at ICONIX Means Being Part of a Greater Organization

ICONIX is proud to be part of the Deschenes Group, a family-owned business based out of Montreal, Quebec, consisting of 16 business units and growing. The Deschenes Group is consistently ranked among Canada’s Best Managed Companies, a true testament to the company’s commitment to investing in its people and in delivering the best experience to our customers and partners. Learn more at: https://groupedeschenes.com/index-en