Senior Water/Wastewater Operation & Maintenance Cost Estimator

Jacobs; Troy (MI); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the water/wastewater sector is seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Operation & Maintenance Cost Estimator. This role involves leading estimating efforts, developing budgets, and pricing strategies for long-term O&M programs. The position is hybrid, allowing work from home with travel to client sites. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in the field and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Career development opportunities

Work-life balance with hybrid work arrangement

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in water/wastewater utility services.
• Demonstrated experience developing comprehensive O&M cost estimates.
• Ability to travel 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the owner and developer of estimating tool kits and cost models.
• Produce comprehensive estimating plans for pursuit opportunities.
• Review and interpret solicitation documents for accurate estimate development.

Skills

Communication

Cost Estimating

Project Management

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Estimating Software

Job description

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Base pay range

$100,300.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we don't settle – always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with great optimism and focus. We don't settle until we give our best and know that we're making a difference.

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Operation & Maintenance Cost Estimator to join our Operations Management & Facilities Services business. In this role, you will serve as a leader and technical expert in estimating, creating budgets, and developing pricing strategies for long-term Operation & Maintenance (O&M) programs in the water and wastewater sector.

This hybrid position allows you to work from home with periodic travel to client sites and Jacobs offices. The ideal candidate will be located near a major airport in the United States to support projects across the Operations Management & Facilities Services business.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the owner and developer of estimating tool kits and cost models for water/wastewater O&M projects
• Produce comprehensive estimating plans for pursuit opportunities
• Develop comprehensive cost estimates for water and wastewater O&M projects, including detailed analysis of the "big five" cost categories people/staffing, power, chemicals, maintenance, and
• sludge/residuals management
• Review and interpret solicitation documents, including RFPs, draft service agreements, and contracts to ensure accurate estimate development
• Create "apples to apples" comparisons between incumbent operating costs and proposed costs, requiring thorough review of existing agreements and financial information
• Develop innovative approaches to operations and maintenance with a focus on cost efficiency ("build the better mouth strap")
• Identify risk areas in estimate development and participate in mitigation planning
• Organize and structure effective meetings with pursuit teams to gather information and present findings
• Produce effective PowerPoint presentations that summarize cost, price, and risk assessments for senior leadership
• Demonstrate knowledge of the competitive market space, including bidding strategies and common win themes
• Ensure consistency between project estimates, project breakdown frameworks, and project schedules
• Estimate costs and cumulative impacts of proposed design or construction changes
• Support procurement by analyzing subcontractor pricing to determine fair and reasonable costs
• Collaborate with business group managers, principal estimators, project/construction managers, and project teams
• Apply knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards to estimate development
• Research and analyze market trends affecting operational costs in the water/wastewater sector
• Present and defend estimates to internal stakeholders and clients
• Mentor junior estimators and share technical knowledge
• Our ideal candidate is someone that is either a current/former O&M estimator, a current/former project manager or above (area/geographic manager), or an O&M/technical/Ops Specialist who has extensive experience supporting O&M projects.
• We are open to location anywhere in the United States that is near a major airport with this being a hybrid position working from home and onsite and will support projects across the Operations Management & Facilities Services business.
  
  
  

Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we’ll help you grow what drives you – and deliver the world’s most challenging Construction Management projects, together.

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We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (or equivalent) and/or mid/high level utility operator certifications
• Minimum five (5) years of progressive experience in water and/or wastewater utility services
• Professional project experience with operation and maintenance of water/wastewater utilities
• Demonstrated experience developing comprehensive O&M cost estimates for water/wastewater facilities
• Deep technical understanding of previous job experience in the water/wastewater field
• Strong knowledge of water/wastewater treatment processes, equipment, and operations
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills for complex cost modeling and analysis
• Excellent communication skills with ability to organize and structure meetings with pursuit teams
• Ability to produce effective PowerPoint presentations geared toward summarizing cost, price, and risk to senior leadership
• Knowledge of the competitive market space, bidding strategies, and common win themes
• Ability to review and understand solicitation documents, including RFPs and draft service contracts
• Capacity for independent learning and curiosity about all aspects of our business and marketplace
• Proficiency in cost estimating techniques and methodologies for O&M projects
• Ability to travel 25% of the time
• Valid passport
• Valid driver's license with no major infractions
  
  
  

Ideally, You'll also have

• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Ten (10) years of experience in the municipal O&M market
• O&M project delivery experience in startups/commissioning, and/or technical support experience
• Operator certification(s) and/or direct on-site experience managing, operating, maintaining, and optimizing utility infrastructure
• Demonstrated knowledge and curiosity about the "big five" cost categories in our business (people/staffing, power, chemicals, maintenance, and sludge/residuals)
• Understanding of procurement processes, particularly for chemicals and other operational materials, including cost implications and risk profiles
• Ability to create innovative approaches to operations and maintenance with a focus on cost efficiency
• Proven capability to produce "apples to apples" comparisons between incumbent operating costs and proposed solutions
• Detail-oriented with demonstrated ability to produce accurate estimates
• Commercial experience within the municipal services outsourcing market
• Extensive knowledge of methods to reduce utility operating costs through efficiency in energy consumption, chemical addition, staffing strategies, solids disposal, etc.
• Experience with estimating software and cost databases specific to water/wastewater operations
• Knowledge of contract structures and pricing strategies for O&M contracts
• Commitment to being a continuous learner and student of our company, operations, and industry
  
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in an office environment and occasionally in water/wastewater treatment facilities
• May require walking through treatment plants and field sites
• May require climbing stairs and ladders during site visits
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment during site visits
  
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Opportunity to work on challenging and impactful water/wastewater projects
• Work-life balance with hybrid work arrangement
• Professional development and training support
  
  
  

Posted Salary Range Minimum

100,300.00

Posted Salary Range Upper

140,000.00

Jacobs’ health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $100,300.00 to $140,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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