Estimator - Water/Wastewater Treatment
- 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
- 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
- You'll be estimating meaningful infrastructure projects that support clean water, wastewater treatment, and long-term community needs
- The company has a strong reputation in a specialized and stable sector of construction
- The role offers exposure to technically interesting projects, not repetitive low-bid work
- Strong benefits, ESOP program, retirement programs, training, and professional development are available
- This is a great opportunity for an estimator who wants to grow with a team that values quality, accountability, and long-term success
If you are interested in this opportunity do not hesitate to apply!
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