Water/Wastewater Estimator: Bids to Handoff Lead

B; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

B is seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Estimator to help pursue and plan water and wastewater infrastructure projects, developing accurate, competitive estimates and partnering with operations from bid through project handoff.

The role requires assessing scope, constructability, risk, and cost—not just performing takeoffs—and developing estimates for treatment facilities, pump stations, piping, and related infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in civil/Construction fields.
• Experience estimating water/wastewater construction.
• Experience with self-performed structural work recommended.
• Strong ability to read plans and specs.

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.
• Evaluate phasing, staging, logistics, constructability, and sequencing.
• Develop preliminary schedules to support estimating efforts.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and value-engineering ideas.
• Participate in bid reviews with operations and project management.
• Prepare detailed project budgets and handoffs to the project team.
• Support subcontractor buyout following award.

Skills

Water/wastewater estimating

Bid development

Cost analysis

Takeoffs

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 is seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Estimator to help pursue and plan water and wastewater infrastructure projects, developing accurate, competitive estimates and partnering with operations from bid through project handoff.

The role requires assessing scope, constructability, risk, and cost—not just performing takeoffs—and developing estimates for treatment facilities, pump stations, piping, and related infrastructure.