Water/Wastewater Estimator: Bid Strategy & Cost Control

B; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

B is seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Estimator to join our team in Dallas. You will develop accurate estimates for water and wastewater infrastructure, coordinate with operations, and drive bid strategies from bid through handoff.

The role requires strong takeoff and cost analysis skills, experience with self-performed work, and proficiency with HCSS, Primavera P6, Bluebeam or On-Screen Takeoff. A civil engineering or construction management background is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree 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 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

Estimation for water/wastewater

Takeoffs & cost analysis

Subcontractor evaluation

Phasing & sequencing

Budgeting & handoff

Risk & value engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Eng / Construction Mgmt

Tools

HCSS

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

B is seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Estimator to join our team in Dallas. You will develop accurate estimates for water and wastewater infrastructure, coordinate with operations, and drive bid strategies from bid through handoff.

The role requires strong takeoff and cost analysis skills, experience with self-performed work, and proficiency with HCSS, Primavera P6, Bluebeam or On-Screen Takeoff. A civil engineering or construction management background is preferred.