Water/Wastewater Estimator & Bid Lead

B&B Concrete; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

B&B Concrete in Henderson, NV seeks an experienced Water/Wastewater Estimator to lead accurate, competitive project estimates from bid through handoff. You will evaluate scope, risks, and constructability while coordinating with operations and project management.

The role emphasizes self-performed work knowledge, plan interpretation, and strong cost-analysis skills to drive successful bid outcomes and project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred 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 tools (HCSS, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, OST) preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop estimates for water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, 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 project phasing, 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 estimating-to-project-team handoffs.
• Support subcontractor and supplier buyout following award.
• Partner with operations and project teams to set projects up for successful execution.

Skills

Quantity takeoffs

Cost analysis

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Reading plans and specs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

HCSS

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

B&B Concrete in Henderson, NV seeks an experienced Water/Wastewater Estimator to lead accurate, competitive project estimates from bid through handoff. You will evaluate scope, risks, and constructability while coordinating with operations and project management.

The role emphasizes self-performed work knowledge, plan interpretation, and strong cost-analysis skills to drive successful bid outcomes and project execution.