Water/Wastewater Estimator - Civil Infra Proposals

Peak Talent Advisors; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Profit Share or Stock Plan

401k with Company Match

Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays

Company Vehicle or Allowance

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

Peak Talent Advisors is seeking an experienced Estimator for water and wastewater projects, including facilities, pump stations, pipelines, and related systems. The role emphasizes estimating, cost control, and engineering input, with ability to prepare complex proposals with minimal supervision.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, 3+ years of relevant experience, and strong knowledge of project life cycles and various delivery methods.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating water/wastewater or heavy civil projects.
• Familiarity with estimating techniques, engineering disciplines, and cost control systems.
• Ability to prepare complex proposals with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Review contract documents to provide accurate, detailed cost estimates.
• Develop preliminary budget estimates and itemized summaries for go/no-go decisions.
• Participate in preconstruction efforts for design-build or other delivery methods.
• Provide value engineering ideas to improve cost effectiveness and constructability.
• Review quantity takeoffs to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Communicate estimate assumptions and risks to Operations and executives.

Skills

Estimating

Cost control

Engineering

Proposal development

Preconstruction

Bid strategy

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Equivalent experience

Job description

Peak Talent Advisors is seeking an experienced Estimator for water and wastewater projects, including facilities, pump stations, pipelines, and related systems. The role emphasizes estimating, cost control, and engineering input, with ability to prepare complex proposals with minimal supervision.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, 3+ years of relevant experience, and strong knowledge of project life cycles and various delivery methods.