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Estimator – Water​/Wastewater

Job in Thornton, Adams County, Colorado, 80241, USA
Listing for: Jobtailor
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-06
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Estimator, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor, Water Engineer
  • Engineering
    Estimator, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor, Water Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 - 110000 USD Yearly USD 70000.00 110000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
  • Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for water and wastewater treatment projects
  • Review project documents, plans, specifications, and addenda completely and accurately
  • Analyze and compile estimate data affecting labor, materials, equipment requirements, location, and other factors
  • Solicit and analyze subcontractor and supplier proposals
  • Develop and maintain business relationships with small businesses, subcontractors, and suppliers
  • Provide input on value engineering
  • Provide conceptual estimates from limited information with assumptions and clarifications
  • Prepare contingency and risk analysis for estimates and pre-review
  • Communicate estimate bid information to field operations at pre-construction meetings
  • Ensure understanding of project scope and critical means and methods of construction
  • Work on multiple projects simultaneously
Requirements
  • 2+ years of construction estimating experience
  • Previous estimating experience, preferably in the water, wastewater, or industrial markets
  • Proven experience estimating heavy civil earthwork, cast-in-place concrete structures, underground yard piping, and/or above-grade process piping systems
  • Estimating experience with at-risk self-performing contracts preferred over construction manager at-risk delivery methods
  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, business administration, or equivalent work experience preferred but not required
  • Proficiency in interpreting construction drawings and understanding specifications
  • Ability to review take-off quantities to ensure accuracy of data used in estimates
  • Ability to review drawings, specifications, and proposed project site conditions
  • Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong interpersonal skills and experience working in collaborative environments
  • Must pass background screening
  • Must work in a drug-free workplace
Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in construction estimating with a focus on water and wastewater treatment projects, including proficiency in quantity takeoffs, cost estimation, and risk analysis. Strong ability to analyze project documents and collaborate effectively with subcontractors and suppliers.

Highest-signal resume keywords
  • Construction Estimating Experience
  • Water And Wastewater Treatment
  • Quantity Takeoffs
  • Cost Estimation
  • Interpreting Construction Drawings
Hard Skills
  • Quantity Takeoffs
  • Cost Estimation
  • Risk Analysis
  • Estimating Heavy Civil Earthwork
  • Estimating Cast-In-Place Concrete Structures
  • Estimating Underground Yard Piping
  • Estimating Above-Grade Process Piping Systems
  • Reviewing Project Documents
  • Value Engineering
  • Contingency Analysis
Soft Skills
  • Strong Interpersonal Skills
  • Collaborative Environment Experience
Industry Keywords
  • Water Treatment
  • Wastewater Treatment
  • Construction Management
  • Civil Engineering
  • At-Risk Self-Performing Contracts
  • Construction Specifications
  • Project Scope Understanding
  • Multiple Project Management
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