Water/Wastewater Estimator: Bid, Analyze, Deliver Projects

B; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

B in Milwaukee is seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Estimator to drive accurate estimates for water and wastewater infrastructure projects, collaborating with operations and project management from bid through handoff.

You will evaluate scope, risk, constructability, and cost beyond takeoffs and help set projects up for successful execution with self-performed work understanding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 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 estimating software: HCSS, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Quantity takeoffs

Cost analysis

Plan interpretation

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

HCSS

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

B in Milwaukee is seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Estimator to drive accurate estimates for water and wastewater infrastructure projects, collaborating with operations and project management from bid through handoff.

You will evaluate scope, risk, constructability, and cost beyond takeoffs and help set projects up for successful execution with self-performed work understanding.