Sr. Estimator - Water/Wastewater

B; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

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We are seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Estimator to join our team in Little Rock, AR. You will pursue and plan water and wastewater infrastructure projects, develop accurate, competitive estimates, and partner with operations from bid through handoff.

You will evaluate scope, constructability, risk, and cost, not just perform takeoffs, and work with self-performed concrete and heavy civil work. Strong reading of plans and cost analysis are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• Experience estimating water/wastewater construction projects.
• Experience with self-performed structural concrete or heavy civil work.
• Strong understanding of construction means, methods, sequencing and productivity.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specs and contracts.
• Proficient quantity takeoff, cost analysis and scope review.

Responsibilities

• Develop estimates for water and wastewater facilities, pump stations, and piping.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and price self-performed labor, materials, and equipment.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals.
• Evaluate phasing, logistics, constructability and sequencing.
• Develop preliminary schedules to support estimating efforts.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and cost-saving ideas.
• Participate in bid reviews with operations and project management.
• Prepare detailed budgets and lead handoffs to project teams.
• Support buyout and post-award procurement with the team.
• Partner with operations to set projects up for success.

Skills

Estimating water/wastewater projects

Takeoffs & cost analysis

Plan interpretation & specs

Scope reviews & risk analysis

Vendor/subcontractor evaluation

Scheduling support

Analytical communication

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Eng, Construction Mgmt, or related

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.