Water & Wastewater Estimator: Cost-Savvy Bid Specialist

B; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

B. is seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Estimator to join our team. You will play a key role in pursuing and planning water and wastewater infrastructure projects, developing accurate estimates and partnering closely with operations and project management from bid through project handoff.

You will evaluate scope, constructability, risk, and cost—not just perform takeoffs—and contribute to value-engineering ideas and cost-saving strategies throughout the bidding process and project setup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop estimates for water and wastewater facilities, pump stations, 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, VE 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

Estimating

Takeoffs

Scheduling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

HCSS

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

B. is seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Estimator to join our team. You will play a key role in pursuing and planning water and wastewater infrastructure projects, developing accurate estimates and partnering closely with operations and project management from bid through project handoff.

You will evaluate scope, constructability, risk, and cost—not just perform takeoffs—and contribute to value-engineering ideas and cost-saving strategies throughout the bidding process and project setup.