Sr. Estimator - Water/Wastewater

B&B Concrete; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

B&B Concrete in Lincoln, NE seeks an experienced Water/Wastewater Estimator to drive accurate, competitive estimates from bid to handoff. You will partner with operations and project management to optimize constructability, risk handling, and value engineering.

You will develop estimates for facilities, perform takeoffs, evaluate subcontractor proposals, and help set up projects for successful execution using industry tools.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating water and wastewater construction projects.
• Experience with self-performed structural concrete and heavy civil work.
• Ability to read plans, specs, and contracts.
• Strong quantity takeoff and cost analysis skills.
• Familiarity with bid processes and budgeting for projects.
• Proficiency with estimation tools (HCSS, P6, Bluebeam, OST).
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop estimates for water and wastewater facilities and related infrastructure.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and pricing for labor, materials, and equipment.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals.
• Evaluate phasing, constructability, scheduling, and logistics.
• Develop preliminary project schedules to support estimating.
• Identify risks and value-engineering opportunities.
• Participate in bid reviews with operations and project management.
• Prepare detailed budgets and handoffs to project teams.
• Support subcontractor buyout after award.
• Collaborate with operations to set up successful execution.

Skills

Estimating

Takeoffs

Cost analysis

Bid reviews

Budget development

Project handoffs

Risk assessment

Scheduling prelims

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

HCSS

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

We are looking for an experiencedWater/Wastewater Estimator to join our team. You'll play a key role in pursuing and planning water and wastewater infrastructure projects, developing accurate, competitive estimates and partnering closely with operations and project management from bid through project handoff.

We're looking for someone who understands water/wastewater construction and self-performed work and can evaluate scope, constructability, risk, and cost—not just perform takeoffs.

What You'll Do:

• 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.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• Experience estimating water and/or 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.
• Strong quantity takeoff, cost analysis, and scope review skills.
• Experience with HCSS, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, and On-Screen Takeoff preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.