Executive Lead Estimator, Water & Wastewater

Energy Jobline ZR; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Flexible Spending Account

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Gym membership discount

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

McKee Utility Contractors, based in Dallas, Texas, seeks a Chief Estimator - Water/Wastewater Construction to lead the estimating group and oversee preconstruction, budgeting, and bids for critical water and wastewater projects.

You will guide strategy across treatment plants, pump stations, pipelines, and related civil infrastructure, interfacing with executives and operations to deliver accurate, competitive estimates and drive growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of estimating experience in heavy civil, utility, water, or wastewater construction.
• 5+ years in a senior estimating leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead all bid preparation, takeoffs, and cost estimates for new opportunities.
• Manage the estimating team and the pipeline of active and pending bids.
• Develop and maintain unit cost databases, labor rates, and crew productivity standards.
• Review final bid packages and ensure accuracy and competitiveness.
• Build relationships with prime contractors, project owners, and design engineers.
• Recommend bid/no-bid decisions with Executive Leadership.
• Analyze post-award reasons and refine estimating methodologies.
• Coordinate with Operations on schedule, productivity, and constructability.
• Lead change order pricing and claim preparation for active projects.
• Maintain estimating software, templates, and historical project databases.
• Forecast revenue pipeline and report bid win rates and backlog to Executive Leadership.
• Mentor and develop estimating staff and identify training needs.

Skills

Leadership

Project estimation

Bid strategy

Team mentoring

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

Bluebeam

PlanSwift

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

BuildingConnected

SmartBid

Job description

McKee Utility Contractors, based in Dallas, Texas, seeks a Chief Estimator - Water/Wastewater Construction to lead the estimating group and oversee preconstruction, budgeting, and bids for critical water and wastewater projects.

You will guide strategy across treatment plants, pump stations, pipelines, and related civil infrastructure, interfacing with executives and operations to deliver accurate, competitive estimates and drive growth.