Senior Water & Wastewater Estimator – Bid to Build

B&B Concrete; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

B&B Concrete in Des Moines, IA is seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Estimator to pursue and plan infrastructure projects, develop accurate estimates, and partner with operations from bid through handoff.

You will evaluate scope, perform takeoffs, analyze risks, and support subcontractor buyouts, with a focus on self-performed work and constructability for complex water and wastewater facilities.

Qualifications

• Ability to read plans, specs, and contract documents.
• Strong cost analysis and scope review skills.
• Experience estimating water/wastewater construction projects.

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; ensure scope coverage.

Skills

Quantity takeoff

Cost analysis

Scope review

Construction knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

HCSS

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

B&B Concrete in Des Moines, IA is seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Estimator to pursue and plan infrastructure projects, develop accurate estimates, and partner with operations from bid through handoff.

You will evaluate scope, perform takeoffs, analyze risks, and support subcontractor buyouts, with a focus on self-performed work and constructability for complex water and wastewater facilities.