Sr. Estimator - Water/Wastewater

B&B Concrete; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

B&B Concrete in Tulsa, Oklahoma is seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Estimator to pursue and plan water and wastewater infrastructure projects, developing accurate, competitive estimates and partnering with operations from bid through handoff.

You will evaluate scope, constructability, risk, and cost—not just perform takeoffs, with a focus on self-performed work and heavy civil construction. This role requires strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Experience estimating water/wastewater projects.
• Experience with self-performed concrete and heavy civil.
• Ability to read plans and specifications.
• Strong quantity takeoff and cost analysis.
• Familiarity with HCSS, P6, Bluebeam, OST.

Responsibilities

• Develop estimates for water and wastewater facilities and related infrastructure.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and pricing for self-performed labor, materials, equipment.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals.
• Assess phasing, staging, logistics, constructability, sequencing.
• Develop preliminary schedules to support estimating efforts.
• Identify risks, opportunities, value-engineering ideas, cost-saving strategies.
• Participate in bid reviews with operations and project management.
• Prepare detailed project budgets and handoffs to the project team.
• Support subcontractor and supplier buyout after award.
• Partner with operations to set projects up for successful execution.

Skills

Water/wastewater estimating

Bid development

Cost analysis

Plan/spec reading

Self-performed work

HCSS

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field

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.