Water/Wastewater Estimator: Bid & Budget Specialist

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

Job summary

B in Orlando, FL is seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Estimator to pursue and plan water and wastewater infrastructure projects, developing accurate estimates and partnering with operations and project management from bid through handoff.

You will evaluate scope, constructability, risk, and cost, perform quantity takeoffs, price labor/materials/equipment, and support value-engineering ideas to drive competitive bids.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Experience estimating water and/or wastewater construction projects.
• Experience with self-performed structural concrete and heavy civil work.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specs and contract documents.
• Strong cost analysis and takeoff skills with attention to scope.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Quantity takeoff

Cost analysis

Plan interpretation

Project coordination

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related

Tools

HCSS

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

B in Orlando, FL is seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Estimator to pursue and plan water and wastewater infrastructure projects, developing accurate estimates and partnering with operations and project management from bid through handoff.

You will evaluate scope, constructability, risk, and cost, perform quantity takeoffs, price labor/materials/equipment, and support value-engineering ideas to drive competitive bids.