Structurer​/Estimator - Water & Wastewater Operations

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Inframark's Operations and Maintenance team is an award-winning team that delivers cutting-edge water, wastewater, and public works services to municipalities, utility districts, and industries. We are dedicated to supporting our employees as well as protecting the environment and the communities we serve. You would be empowered to thrive in a dynamic, supportive, and innovative environment. Take the next step in your career and join us at Inframark.

Our dedication to sustainability and community impact drives us to ensure clean, safe water for future generations. Whether you're at the start of your career or looking for advancement, Inframark offers purpose-driven work and opportunities for growth. We offer an attractive salary package, including a generous benefits package with health, dental, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off, sick leave, holidays, and wellness plan.

Inframark is a leading provider of innovative solutions in the water and wastewater industry. We are dedicated to developing sustainable systems that support communities and protect the environment. Our team values collaboration, expertise, and a commitment to excellence in every project we undertake. Join us in making a positive impact on essential infrastructure!

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Structurer/Estimator to join our Water & Wastewater Operations team. In this mid-level role, you will work closely with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for a range of water and wastewater projects. You'll play a key role in our project planning, bidding, and implementation processes, contributing your knowledge of cost structures, materials, labor, and operational requirements to support successful project execution.

Your insights will be instrumental in driving cost optimization strategies that support project efficiency and financial goals.

• Collaborate with technical specialists, project managers, business developers, and regional leadership to understand project objectives, requirements, and scope, integrating these insights into detailed cost estimates for new pursuits as well as renewal efforts.
• Develop zero-based cost estimates for water and wastewater projects, including labor, consumables, maintenance, materials, equipment, subcontractor costs, and operational costs — including flow variability, influent loadings (BOD, TSS, nutrients), wet weather impacts, and system inefficiencies (e.g., inflow and infiltration [I/I])—and translate these variables into dynamic estimating assumptions and cost scenarios.
• Interpret technical specifications, permits (e.g., NPDES), service level agreements, and performance guarantees to ensure estimates appropriately reflect compliance requirements, operational obligations, and associated cost and risk exposure.
• Identify cost optimization strategies by evaluating materials, labor, and process efficiencies to reduce project costs without compromising quality or compliance.
• Analyze project specifications and collaborate with the project team to identify cost-related risks and opportunities/optimizations.
• Conduct market research on materials and labor costs, monitoring trends to make informed pricing adjustments and support competitive proposals.
• Create structured, well-documented cost proposals to support project bidding processes, ensuring clear communication of cost breakdowns, assumptions, and justifications.
• Review project processes and specifications to ensure accuracy in estimating scope and potential challenges.
• Maintain and update cost databases and templates, ensuring consistent, accurate data and providing project teams with reliable reference points for pricing and cost control.
• Engage with vendors and suppliers to gather and verify cost data, negotiating pricing and terms when necessary to ensure competitive procurement.
• Contribute to budgeting and financial planning for project proposals and execution, working with stakeholders to align cost projections with financial goals as needed.

• Experience:
  
  Minimum 3-5…