Estimator, Engineering, Civil Engineering

Our client, a well-established contractor specializing in water and wastewater treatment plant infrastructure, is seeking an experienced Estimator to support complex municipal and industrial treatment projects. This role is responsible for leading estimates from concept through final bid on large, technically demanding water and wastewater treatment facilities.

The ideal candidate brings deep technical estimating experience, understands treatment plant construction inside and out, and can confidently price risk, scope, and schedule while collaborating closely with operations and leadership teams.

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for water and wastewater treatment plant projects
• Lead takeoffs, subcontractor pricing, and bid strategy development
• Analyze plans, specifications, and alternative delivery methods
• Develop conceptual, budgetary, and hard-bid estimates
• Evaluate project risk, contingencies, and value-engineering options
• Coordinate with operations, project managers, and engineering teams
• Review subcontractor and supplier proposals for scope and accuracy
• Present estimates and bid packages to senior leadership

• Minimum 10+ years of estimating experience in water or wastewater treatment plant construction
• Proven background estimating complex treatment facilities
• Strong understanding of process equipment, civil, mechanical, and electrical scopes
• Experience with hard bids, GMPs, and negotiated work
• Highly analytical with strong attention to detail and cost accuracy
• Confident communicator able to work with owners, engineers, and executives
• Self-driven, deadline-oriented, and comfortable leading estimates independently