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Estimator - Water/Wastewater B&B Concrete - 3.5 Durham, NC Job Details Full-time 2 hours ago Qualifications Estimating material requirements from blueprints Contract documentation review Bluebeam Revu Pricing Construction specifications Contract review Bluebeam Construction risk assessment Coordinating with subcontractors on construction projects Procurement phase involvement Bachelor's degree in construction management Primavera Mid-level Construction risk management Analysis skills Bidding project phase Construction plans Bachelor's degree Engineering project budget management Construction drawing review Cost analysis Working on construction projects in a civil infrastructure role Construction industry experience Construction schedules Concrete Schedule creation Construction subcontract management Cost reduction analysis Bachelor's degree in civil engineering Cost estimate preparation Full Job Description We are looking for an experienced Water/Wastewater Estimator to join our team. You'll play a key role in pursuing and planning water and wastewater infrastructure projects, developing accurate, competitive estimates and partnering closely with operations and project management from bid through project handoff. We're looking for someone who understands water/wastewater construction and self-performed work and can evaluate scope, constructability, risk, and cost—not just perform takeoffs.

What You'll Do:

Develop estimates for water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, process piping, and related infrastructure. Perform quantity takeoffs and develop pricing for self-performed labor, materials, and equipment. Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals and ensure scope coverage. Evaluate project phasing, staging, logistics, constructability, and sequencing. Develop preliminary schedules to support estimating efforts. Identify project risks, opportunities, value-engineering ideas, and cost-saving strategies. Participate in bid reviews with operations and project management. Prepare detailed project budgets and lead estimating-to-project-team handoffs. Support subcontractor and supplier buyout following award. Partner with operations and project teams to help set projects up for successful execution.

What You Bring:

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred. Experience estimating water and/or wastewater construction projects. Experience with self-performed structural concrete and/or heavy civil construction. Strong understanding of construction means, methods, sequencing, and productivity. Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and contract documents. Strong quantity takeoff, cost analysis, and scope review skills. Experience with HCSS, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, and On-Screen Takeoff preferred. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.