Water/Wastewater Estimator: Bids, Risk & Planning

B&B Concrete Contractors; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

B&B Concrete Contractors in Arlington, TX is seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Estimator to lead the development of accurate, competitive estimates for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You will collaborate closely with operations and project management from bid through project handoff, evaluating scope, constructability, risk, and cost—not just takeoffs.

You will develop estimates for treatment facilities, pump stations, piping, and related infrastructure, perform quantity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field preferred.
• Experience estimating water/wastewater construction projects.
• Experience with self-performed concrete and heavy civil construction.
• Strong understanding of means, methods, sequencing and productivity.
• Ability to read plans, specs, and contracts.
• Proficiency in quantity takeoff and cost analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop estimates for water and wastewater facilities, pump stations, piping, and related infrastructure.
• 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 risks, value-engineering ideas, and cost-saving strategies.
• 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.
• Partner with operations to set projects up for successful execution.

Skills

Quantity takeoffs

Cost analysis

Plan interpretation

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

HCSS

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

B&B Concrete Contractors in Arlington, TX is seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Estimator to lead the development of accurate, competitive estimates for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You will collaborate closely with operations and project management from bid through project handoff, evaluating scope, constructability, risk, and cost—not just takeoffs.

You will develop estimates for treatment facilities, pump stations, piping, and related infrastructure, perform quantity