Lead Water/Wastewater Estimator – Bid-to-Project Leader

B&B Concrete; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

B&B Concrete Contractors seeks an experienced Water/Wastewater Estimator to pursue and plan water and wastewater infrastructure projects from bid through handoff. You will develop accurate estimates, evaluate scope, and partner with operations to ensure smooth project initiation.

The role requires experience in water/wastewater construction, reading plans and specs, and proficiency with estimating tools. Join a team focused on delivering reliable, cost-effective infrastructure solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field preferred.
• Experience estimating water and/or wastewater construction projects.
• Experience with self-performed structural concrete and heavy civil construction.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specs, and contract documents.
• Strong quantity takeoff, cost analysis, and scope review skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop estimates for water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, and related infrastructure.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and pricing for self-performed labor, materials, and equipment.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals and ensure scope coverage.
• Evaluate 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 to set projects up for successful execution.

Skills

Quantity takeoffs

Cost analysis

Scope review

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Construction Management degree

Tools

HCSS

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

B&B Concrete Contractors seeks an experienced Water/Wastewater Estimator to pursue and plan water and wastewater infrastructure projects from bid through handoff. You will develop accurate estimates, evaluate scope, and partner with operations to ensure smooth project initiation.

The role requires experience in water/wastewater construction, reading plans and specs, and proficiency with estimating tools. Join a team focused on delivering reliable, cost-effective infrastructure solutions.