Water/Wastewater Estimator & Bid Lead

B; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

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

They want a candidate who understands water/wastewater construction and self-performed work, able to evaluate scope, constructability, risk, and cost—not just perform takeoffs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field preferred.
• 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.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Strong quantity takeoff, cost analysis, and scope review skills.
• Experience with HCSS, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, and On-Screen Takeoff preferred.
• 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

Estimating skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Reading plans

Cost analysis

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 pursue and plan water and wastewater infrastructure projects, developing accurate estimates and partnering closely with operations and project management from bid through project handoff.

They want a candidate who understands water/wastewater construction and self-performed work, able to evaluate scope, constructability, risk, and cost—not just perform takeoffs.