Water/Wastewater Estimator: Bid & Build Lead

B; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

B is seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Estimator to join our team in Lexington, KY. You will develop accurate, competitive estimates for water and wastewater infrastructure projects and partner with operations from bid through handoff.

The ideal candidate reads plans, performs takeoffs, analyzes cost, and drives value-engineering ideas. Experience with self-performed work and tools like HCSS, Primavera P6, Bluebeam is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating water and wastewater construction projects.
• Experience with self-performed structural concrete and heavy civil work.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specs and contract documents.
• Strong quantity takeoff, cost analysis and scope review skills.
• Experience with HCSS, Primavera P6, Bluebeam and On-Screen Takeoff.

Responsibilities

• Develop estimates for water and wastewater facilities and related infrastructure.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and pricing for self-performed labor, materials, and equipment.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals and coverage.
• Evaluate project phasing, scheduling, 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 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 estimation

Self-performed work understanding

Cost analysis

Reading plans/specs

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

HCSS

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

B is seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Estimator to join our team in Lexington, KY. You will develop accurate, competitive estimates for water and wastewater infrastructure projects and partner with operations from bid through handoff.

The ideal candidate reads plans, performs takeoffs, analyzes cost, and drives value-engineering ideas. Experience with self-performed work and tools like HCSS, Primavera P6, Bluebeam is preferred.