Water/Wastewater Estimator & Bid Strategist

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

Job summary

B&B Concrete in Arlington, TX is seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Estimator to drive accurate, competitive project estimates from bid through handoff. You will analyze scope, risks, and constructability for water and wastewater facilities, pump stations, and related infrastructure, partnering with operations and project management.

Responsibilities include takeoffs, pricing for self-performed labor and materials, evaluating subcontractor proposals, developing schedules to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in civil engineering, construction management, or related field.
• Experience estimating water/wastewater construction projects.
• Experience with self-performed concrete and heavy civil construction.
• Ability to read plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Strong quantity takeoff and cost analysis skills.
• Familiarity with estimating software is a plus (HCSS, P6, Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff).

Responsibilities

• Develop estimates for water and wastewater 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; ensure scope coverage.
• Evaluate phasing, sequencing, logistics, constructability and risk.
• Develop preliminary schedules to support estimating efforts.
• Identify risks, value-engineering ideas, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Participate in bid reviews with operations and project management.
• Prepare detailed project budgets and handoffs to the project team.
• Support subcontractor and supplier buyout after award.
• Collaborate with operations to set projects up for successful execution.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Cost analysis

Plan interpretation

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

HCSS

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

B&B Concrete in Arlington, TX is seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Estimator to drive accurate, competitive project estimates from bid through handoff. You will analyze scope, risks, and constructability for water and wastewater facilities, pump stations, and related infrastructure, partnering with operations and project management.

Responsibilities include takeoffs, pricing for self-performed labor and materials, evaluating subcontractor proposals, developing schedules to support