Water/Wastewater Estimator - Bid & Project Lead

B&B Concrete; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

B&B Concrete in Raleigh, NC seeks an experienced Water/Wastewater Estimator to drive accurate, competitive estimates for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You will partner with operations and project management from bid through handoff, evaluating scope, risks, and constructability beyond takeoffs.

You will develop budgets, support buyouts, and contribute to project success through proactive risk assessment and collaboration with project teams.

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 facilities, pump stations, piping, and related infra.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and price 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 project risks, opportunities, VE 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 after award.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Quantity takeoff

Cost analysis

Scope review

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

HCSS

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

B&B Concrete in Raleigh, NC seeks an experienced Water/Wastewater Estimator to drive accurate, competitive estimates for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You will partner with operations and project management from bid through handoff, evaluating scope, risks, and constructability beyond takeoffs.

You will develop budgets, support buyouts, and contribute to project success through proactive risk assessment and collaboration with project teams.