Senior Water & Wastewater Estimator (Self-Performed)

B&B Concrete Contractors; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

B&B Concrete Contractors in Columbus, OH seeks an experienced Water/Wastewater Estimator to pursue and plan water and wastewater infrastructure projects from bid through handoff. You will develop accurate estimates, evaluate scope and constructability, and work closely with operations and project management.

The candidate should have experience with self-performed concrete, heavy civil construction, and be proficient in takeoffs, cost analysis, and subcontractor coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (preferred).
• Experience estimating water and wastewater construction projects.
• Experience with self-performed structural concrete and/or heavy civil construction.
• Strong ability to read and interpret plans, specifications and contract documents.
• Strong quantity takeoff, cost analysis, and scope review skills.
• Experience with HCSS, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, and On-Screen Takeoff 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

Quantity takeoff

Cost analysis

Scope review

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

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 Contractors in Columbus, OH seeks an experienced Water/Wastewater Estimator to pursue and plan water and wastewater infrastructure projects from bid through handoff. You will develop accurate estimates, evaluate scope and constructability, and work closely with operations and project management.

The candidate should have experience with self-performed concrete, heavy civil construction, and be proficient in takeoffs, cost analysis, and subcontractor coordination.