Water & Wastewater Estimator: Bid to Build

B&B Concrete; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

B&B Concrete is seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Estimator in Florida to lead the pursuit and planning of water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You will develop accurate estimates, perform takeoffs, and collaborate with operations from bid through handoff to ensure successful project execution.

The role emphasizes evaluating scope, constructability, and cost, not just performing takeoffs, with a focus on self-performed work and associated risks across civil infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• Experience estimating water/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, specs, and contract documents.
• Strong quantity takeoff, cost analysis, and scope review skills.
• Experience with HCSS, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, and On-Screen Takeoff preferred.

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.

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 is seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Estimator in Florida to lead the pursuit and planning of water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You will develop accurate estimates, perform takeoffs, and collaborate with operations from bid through handoff to ensure successful project execution.

The role emphasizes evaluating scope, constructability, and cost, not just performing takeoffs, with a focus on self-performed work and associated risks across civil infrastructure.