Water/Wastewater Estimating Lead

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

Job summary

B&B Concrete in Columbus, OH seeks an experienced Water/Wastewater Estimator to drive estimates for water and wastewater infrastructure from bid through handoff. You will evaluate scope, constructability, risk, and cost, and partner with operations to ensure accurate, competitive bids.

The role requires strong takeoff skills, familiarity with self-performed scope, and the ability to read plans and contract documents. Collaboration with project teams is key to successful execution.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating water and wastewater construction projects.
• Experience with self-performed structural concrete and heavy civil construction.
• Ability to read plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Strong quantity takeoff and cost analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop estimates for water and wastewater facilities, pump stations, 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, VE 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 to set projects up for successful execution.

Skills

Water/Wastewater Estimation

Self-performed work understanding

Cost analysis

Plan reading & specs

Communication

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 in Columbus, OH seeks an experienced Water/Wastewater Estimator to drive estimates for water and wastewater infrastructure from bid through handoff. You will evaluate scope, constructability, risk, and cost, and partner with operations to ensure accurate, competitive bids.

The role requires strong takeoff skills, familiarity with self-performed scope, and the ability to read plans and contract documents. Collaboration with project teams is key to successful execution.