Senior Water/Wastewater Estimator: Bid, Plan, Deliver

B&B Concrete; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

B&B Concrete in Wichita, KS seeks an experienced Water/Wastewater Estimator to pursue and plan infrastructure projects, develop accurate estimates, and collaborate with operations from bid through handoff.

The role requires understanding water/wastewater construction and self-performed work, evaluating scope, constructability, risk, and cost—not just taking off quantities. You will lead estimating efforts, engage with subcontractors, and help set projects up for successful execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Experience estimating water/wastewater construction projects.
• Experience with self-performed structural concrete and/or heavy civil construction.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Strong quantity takeoff, cost analysis, and scope review skills.
• Experience with estimating tools like HCSS, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, and OST.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop estimates for water and wastewater 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

Quantity takeoffs

Cost analysis

Plan reading

Bid reviews

Scheduling support

Stakeholder communication

Education

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

Tools

HCSS

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

B&B Concrete in Wichita, KS seeks an experienced Water/Wastewater Estimator to pursue and plan infrastructure projects, develop accurate estimates, and collaborate with operations from bid through handoff.

The role requires understanding water/wastewater construction and self-performed work, evaluating scope, constructability, risk, and cost—not just taking off quantities. You will lead estimating efforts, engage with subcontractors, and help set projects up for successful execution.