Estimator - Waterworks

Review bid requests

Review bid requests received from branch offices to determine the materials required for each project.

Prepare estimates

• Prepare accurate and comprehensive Bills of Material to support customer bids and provide recommendations.

Customer interactions

• Collaborate with branch personnel, customers, and project stakeholders to clarify project specifications, product requirements, and expectations.
• Provide exceptional customer service by assisting customers in person and over the phone, answering product inquiries, and recommending appropriate waterworks solutions.
• Liaise with vendors to obtain pricing, confirm product suitability, and determine product availability and lead times to support accurate and competitive estimates.

Technical support

• Maintain current knowledge of waterworks products, industry standards, and supplier offerings to ensure estimates reflect the best available solutions.
• Support branch sales and operations teams by providing timely, accurate estimates that contribute to successful project outcomes and customer satisfaction.

Relationships

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, branch teams, and supplier partners while delivering responsive, professional service throughout the estimating process.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Two or more years of experience in the waterworks industry or construction environment.
• The ability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and computerized inventory or estimating systems.

Skills

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret project requirements and prepare accurate material estimates for critical infrastructure projects.
• Subject matter expertise in waterworks products, estimating principles, and industry applications.

Benefits

• Base Pay: $35 - $43.27+ Hourly, Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
• Annual Employee Incentive Bonus Program.
• Generous vacation allowance, sick time and 12 paid holidays.
• Affordable, market leading Medical, Dental and Vision plans, as well as Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Employer paid Life and AD&D insurance for all employees, discounted voluntary Life insurance.
• Comprehensive employee assistance program.
• Ancillary plans such as FSAs, legal insurance, and many more options with group rates.
• 401(k) plan with competitive employer matching.
• Education assistance, professional development and career growth opportunities on the West coast.
• Scholarship program for our employee's school age children.
• Employee discount programs.