Senior Water & Wastewater Estimator

B; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

B. is seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Estimator to drive accurate, competitive estimates for water and wastewater projects in Memphis, TN. You will work closely with operations and project management from bid through handoff, evaluating scope, constructability, risk, and cost beyond takeoffs.

You will develop budgets, manage pricing for self-performed labor, materials, and equipment, and coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure complete scope coverage and timely award.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop estimates for water and wastewater facilities and related infrastructure.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and price self-performed labor, materials, and equipment.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals.
• Evaluate phasing, scheduling, logistics, constructability, and sequencing.
• Develop preliminary schedules to support estimating.
• Identify risks, value-engineering ideas, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Participate in bid reviews with operations and project management.
• Prepare detailed project budgets and handoffs to the project team.
• Support subcontractor and supplier buyout after award.
• Collaborate with operations to set projects up for successful execution.

Skills

Quantity takeoff

Cost analysis

Scope review

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Construction means/methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

HCSS

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

B. is seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Estimator to drive accurate, competitive estimates for water and wastewater projects in Memphis, TN. You will work closely with operations and project management from bid through handoff, evaluating scope, constructability, risk, and cost beyond takeoffs.

You will develop budgets, manage pricing for self-performed labor, materials, and equipment, and coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure complete scope coverage and timely award.