Senior Water/Wastewater Estimator – Bid & Project Lead

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

Job summary

B&B Concrete in Las Vegas seeks an experienced Water/Wastewater Estimator to pursue and plan water and wastewater infrastructure projects, providing accurate, competitive estimates and coordinating with operations from bid through handoff.

The role requires understanding of water/wastewater construction, self-performed work, and ability to evaluate scope, risks, constructability, and cost. Strong communication and collaborative skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Experience estimating water and wastewater construction projects.
• Experience with self-performed structural concrete and/or heavy civil construction.
• Strong understanding of 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 such as HCSS, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, and OST preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

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, scheduling, 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 takeoff

Cost analysis

Bid preparation

Planning & scheduling

Communication

Team collaboration

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 Las Vegas seeks an experienced Water/Wastewater Estimator to pursue and plan water and wastewater infrastructure projects, providing accurate, competitive estimates and coordinating with operations from bid through handoff.

The role requires understanding of water/wastewater construction, self-performed work, and ability to evaluate scope, risks, constructability, and cost. Strong communication and collaborative skills are essential.