Senior Water & Wastewater Estimator

B&B Concrete Contractors; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

B&B Concrete Contractors is seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Estimator to develop accurate, competitive estimates for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You will work closely with operations and project management from bid through project handoff, evaluating scope, constructability, and cost beyond pure takeoffs.

The ideal candidate has a civil engineering or construction management background, hands-on experience with self-performed work, and proficiency in estimating

Qualifications

• Experience estimating water and wastewater projects.
• Experience with self-performed concrete and heavy civil construction.
• Ability to read plans, specifications and contract documents.
• Strong quantity takeoff, cost analysis and scope review skills.
• Proficiency with estimating software (HCSS, Bluebeam, OST).

Responsibilities

• Develop estimates for water and wastewater facilities, pump stations, piping and related infrastructure.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop 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 risks, opportunities, VE ideas and cost-saving strategies.
• Participate in bid reviews with operations and project management.
• Prepare detailed project budgets and lead estimating-to-project handoffs.
• Support subcontractor and supplier buyout following award.
• Partner with operations to set projects up for successful execution.

Skills

Quantity takeoff

Cost analysis

Scope review

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

HCSS

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

B&B Concrete Contractors is seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Estimator to develop accurate, competitive estimates for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You will work closely with operations and project management from bid through project handoff, evaluating scope, constructability, and cost beyond pure takeoffs.

The ideal candidate has a civil engineering or construction management background, hands-on experience with self-performed work, and proficiency in estimating