Water/Wastewater Estimator — Bid, Budget & Build

B; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

B is seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Estimator to join our team in Tampa, FL. You will pursue and plan water and wastewater infrastructure projects, develop accurate estimates, and partner with operations from bid through project handoff.

You will evaluate scope, constructability, risk, and cost—not just perform takeoffs, and you will contribute to bid reviews and project budgeting with a focus on ensuring successful project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Experience estimating water and wastewater construction projects.
• Experience with self-performed structural concrete and/or heavy civil construction.
• Strong understanding of construction means, methods, sequencing, and productivity.

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

Takeoffs

Cost analysis

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

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

Tools

HCSS

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

B is seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Estimator to join our team in Tampa, FL. You will pursue and plan water and wastewater infrastructure projects, develop accurate estimates, and partner with operations from bid through project handoff.

You will evaluate scope, constructability, risk, and cost—not just perform takeoffs, and you will contribute to bid reviews and project budgeting with a focus on ensuring successful project execution.