Estimator - Water/Wastewater Treatment

Key Responsibilities

• Review plans, specifications, proposals, and bid documents to understand project scope
• Prepare detailed estimates including labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and vendor costs
• Perform quantity takeoffs and assist in developing complete bid packages
• Solicit, review, and compare subcontractor and supplier pricing
• Identify scope gaps, risks, constructability issues, and value-engineering opportunities
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits as needed
• Support bid strategy, final estimate reviews, and project handoff to operations
• Help maintain estimating databases, vendor relationships, and historical cost information
• Work closely with estimating, project management, and field teams to support successful project outcomes

What They're Looking For

• Experience estimating construction projects, ideally within water, wastewater, municipal infrastructure, heavy civil, mechanical, or related technical scopes
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and contract documents
• Strong understanding of construction means, methods, sequencing, and cost drivers
• Comfortable with takeoff tools, estimating software, Excel, and Microsoft Office
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines during active bid cycles
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams
• Experience with treatment plants, pump stations, or process-based construction is a strong plus