Senior Wastewater Treatment Estimator

Starts Align LLC; Houston, Austin, Town of Texas (TX, TX, WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A large heavy civil general contractor in Texas is seeking a Senior Wastewater Treatment Estimator to lead and manage bids for large-scale wastewater infrastructure projects. The role involves preparing cost estimates, developing relationships with local subcontractors, and supporting business development efforts. Candidates should have extensive experience in the wastewater treatment sector and a strong network in Texas.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of experience estimating wastewater treatment projects.
• Strong network in Texas, understanding local subs, vendors, and costs.

Responsibilities

• Lead bidding and estimating efforts for wastewater treatment projects.
• Prepare quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and bid proposals.
• Analyze historical cost data and market trends.

Skills

Estimating

Networking

Cost Analysis

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

A large heavy civil general contractor is adding a Senior Wastewater Treatment Estimator (WWE) to the team to lead and manage large-scale wastewater infrastructure project bids in Texas. We are looking for a Senior Wastewater Treatment Estimator to drive preconstruction and estimating efforts for large-scale wastewater infrastructure projects. This role will be based in either Houston or Austin, TX, working on bids for $10M–$50M+ WWTP projects across Texas. The ideal candidate has a strong network in Texas, understands local subcontractors, vendors, and pricing, and has experience in hard bid and negotiated bid environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead bidding and estimating efforts for wastewater treatment projects.
• Prepare quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and bid proposals.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local subcontractors and suppliers.
• Work closely with Project Managers and Project Engineers (PEs) to align estimates with execution.
• Support business development efforts, attending city council meetings and municipal bid sessions.
• Analyze historical cost data, market trends, and labor/material pricing to improve bid accuracy.
• Assist in securing new wastewater projects in Texas, driving future growth.

Qualifications:

• 5-10+ years of experience estimating wastewater treatment projects ($10M-$50M+)
• Strong network in Texas, understanding local subs, vendors, and costs
• Experience in design-build, hard bid, negotiated bid, and public works estimating
• Expertise in lift stations, pump stations, WWTP expansions, and new builds
• Proficiency in estimating software (HCSS HeavyBid, Procore, Bluebeam, etc.)
• Ability to work in Houston or Austin office