Water & Wastewater Estimator: Bid, Plan, Deliver

B&B Concrete Contractors; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Ideal candidates understand water/wastewater construction, self-performed work, and can assess scope, constructability, risk, and cost beyond takeoffs.

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 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 construction estimating software tools: HCSS, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, OST.

Responsibilities

• Develop estimates for water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, 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

Cost analysis

Scope review

Build bid strategy

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

HCSS

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

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

Ideal candidates understand water/wastewater construction, self-performed work, and can assess scope, constructability, risk, and cost beyond takeoffs.