Senior Estimator – Water & Wastewater Construction

Velocity Constructors, Inc; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Velocity Constructors, Inc. seeks a Senior Estimator to lead our estimating department, oversee complex project estimates, and drive growth in water and wastewater infrastructure.

You will mentor and develop a team, review bids, and coordinate with owners, engineers, and subcontractors to craft competitive, well-supported estimates. The role requires extensive estimating experience, leadership ability, and strong analytical skills to assess risks and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in construction estimating, preferably water/wastewater infrastructure.
• Experience leading complex estimates and competitive bidding processes.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of drawings, specifications, and takeoffs.
• Ability to evaluate project risks, bid opportunities, and costs.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for site visits and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and review of detailed estimates for water and wastewater projects.
• Review drawings, specs, takeoffs, and bid documents for accuracy.
• Develop bid strategies considering risks, constructability and profitability.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, owners throughout bidding.
• Oversee bid packages and ensure timely, thorough submissions.
• Turnover awarded estimates to operations for execution.
• Mentor and develop estimators, fostering departmental capability.

Skills

Estimating

Leadership

Bid strategy

Communication

Job description

Build Infrastructure That Matters. Lead a Team That Makes It Happen.

Velocity Constructors, Inc. is an employee-owned general contractor specializing in water and wastewater infrastructure construction. We're seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to lead our estimating department, oversee complex project estimates, and help drive continued growth. This is an opportunity for a seasoned construction professional who brings strong technical estimating expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to mentor and develop others. Our ideal candidate understands not only how to prepare a competitive bid, but how to evaluate opportunities, identify risks, and position projects for successful execution.

What You'll Do

Estimating & Preconstruction

• Lead the preparation and review of detailed estimates for complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, material takeoffs, and bid documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Evaluate potential projects and help determine which opportunities align with company goals and capabilities.
• Develop competitive bid strategies while considering project risks, constructability, and profitability.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, and owners throughout the bidding process.
• Oversee the preparation of bid packages and ensure estimates are accurate, thorough, and submitted on time.
• Coordinate the turnover of awarded estimates to operations teams to support successful project execution.

Leadership & Team Development

• Supervise and provide direction to estimators within the department.
• Review team members' estimates, material takeoffs, and bid preparation work.
• Mentor and train estimators, sharing technical expertise, best practices, and practical construction knowledge.
• Support the professional development of team members and strengthen departmental estimating capabilities.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and clear communication across the estimating department.

Strategic Growth & Relationships

• Work closely with senior leadership to evaluate bidding opportunities and support strategic business decisions.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with owners, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and industry partners.
• Support Velocity's expansion into new geographic markets.
• Collaborate with project management and operations teams to align estimating assumptions with project execution.

What We're Looking For

• Extensive experience in construction estimating, preferably in water/wastewater infrastructure, heavy civil, or related industrial construction.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex estimates and competitive bidding processes.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience, including mentoring and developing estimators.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, material takeoffs, and construction means and methods.
• Ability to evaluate project risks, bid opportunities, and cost considerations.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Experience building relationships with owners, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Ability to work collaboratively with senior leadership and operational teams.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for project site visits, pre-bid meetings, and industry events.

Why Velocity?

At Velocity Constructors, employee ownership is more than a benefit, it's part of how we approach our work and our future. You'll join a team committed to delivering essential infrastructure, building strong relationships, and taking pride in the work we do. We offer the opportunity to lead an established estimating team, contribute directly to strategic decisions, and help shape the future of an employee-owned construction company.

Ready to help build what's next?

Velocity Constructors, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary: $130,000–$150,000 annually
Location: Englewood, CO – Office-Based
Reports To: Senior Leadership