Senior Water & Wastewater Estimator

B&B Concrete Contractors; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

B&B Concrete Contractors seeks an experienced Water/Wastewater Estimator to plan and pursue water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You will develop accurate estimates, partner with operations and project management from bid through project handoff, and evaluate scope, risk, and constructability beyond simple takeoffs.

The role requires a Civil/Construction background with experience in self-performed work, cost analysis, and strong reading of plans and specs, plus proficiency with HCSS,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• Experience estimating water and/or wastewater construction projects.
• Experience with self-performed structural concrete and/or heavy civil construction.
• Strong understanding of construction means, methods, sequencing, and productivity.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Strong quantity takeoff, cost analysis, and scope review skills.
• Experience with estimating software tools (HCSS, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, OST) preferred.

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

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Reading plans

Cost analysis

Quantity takeoffs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

HCSS

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

B&B Concrete Contractors seeks an experienced Water/Wastewater Estimator to plan and pursue water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You will develop accurate estimates, partner with operations and project management from bid through project handoff, and evaluate scope, risk, and constructability beyond simple takeoffs.

The role requires a Civil/Construction background with experience in self-performed work, cost analysis, and strong reading of plans and specs, plus proficiency with HCSS,