Senior Water/Wastewater Estimator — Bids, Risk & Value

B&B Concrete Contractors; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

B&B Concrete Contractors seeks an experienced Water/Wastewater Estimator in Chicago, IL. You will develop estimates for treatment facilities, pump stations, and related infrastructure, perform takeoffs, price self-performed work, and collaborate with operations from bid through handoff.

The ideal candidate has a Civil/Construction degree, proven experience in water/wastewater projects, and familiarity with HCSS/Primavera/Bluebeam.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Experience estimating water and 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.

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

Plan interpretation

Takeoff & cost analysis

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 in Chicago, IL. You will develop estimates for treatment facilities, pump stations, and related infrastructure, perform takeoffs, price self-performed work, and collaborate with operations from bid through handoff.

The ideal candidate has a Civil/Construction degree, proven experience in water/wastewater projects, and familiarity with HCSS/Primavera/Bluebeam.