Senior Water & Wastewater Estimator

B; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bachelor's degree‑level estimator with water/wastewater project experience sought to lead estimates from bid through handoff. The role focuses on evaluating scope, constructability, risk, and cost for self‑performed work and external bids in water/wastewater infrastructure.

You will develop detailed budgets, perform takeoffs, assess subcontractor proposals, and collaborate with operations and project management to ensure successful project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Experience estimating water and/or wastewater construction projects.
• Experience with self-performed structural concrete and/or heavy civil construction.
• Strong reading of plans, specs, and contract documents.
• Proficiency in quantity takeoffs, cost analysis, and scope reviews.

Responsibilities

• Develop estimates for water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, process 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 project 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 and project teams to help set projects up for successful execution.

Skills

Estimating

Takeoffs

Cost analysis

Planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field

Tools

HCSS

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

Bachelor's degree‑level estimator with water/wastewater project experience sought to lead estimates from bid through handoff. The role focuses on evaluating scope, constructability, risk, and cost for self‑performed work and external bids in water/wastewater infrastructure.

You will develop detailed budgets, perform takeoffs, assess subcontractor proposals, and collaborate with operations and project management to ensure successful project execution.