Mega Projects Estimator – Water/Wastewater Treatment Plants

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +5 more states.

📋 Description

• Analyze and interpret construction plans, drawings, and specifications to ascertain project requirements.

• Generate precise and detailed material quantity takeoffs for essential infrastructure facilities and systems.

• Determine suitable materials and specialty components needed to fulfill project design criteria.

• Assess materials during both early- and late-stage design-build projects.

• Work alongside contractors to explore alternative materials that uphold design intent while enhancing cost-effectiveness and delivery timelines.

• Partner with sales to formulate competitive bidding strategies.

• Support in defining scope and ensure the prompt and accurate delivery of customer quotations.

• Organize scope meetings with contractors.

• Facilitate pre- and post-takeoff calls to ensure comprehensive and accurate knowledge transfer.

• Liaise with vendors regarding product applications, specialty components, and material needs.

• Collaborate with the internal Pre-Bid team to establish clear and precise scopes of work.

• Maintain communication with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Suggest value-engineering options for bidding projects.

• Interact with design engineers and contractors concerning unusual, complex, or specialized project elements via RFIs, email, or calls.

• Coordinate and review the work of associate estimators as a senior technical resource.

• Provide training, mentoring, and ongoing education support to estimating staff.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of estimation experience in water/wastewater treatment plant construction or critical infrastructure projects.

• Demonstrated experience in conducting detailed material quantity takeoffs from construction plan sets.

• Strong comprehension of civil and mechanical infrastructure systems.

• Experience interacting directly with engineering teams, contractors, and vendors.

• Previous involvement in design-build, value engineering, or intricate bid strategies is highly preferred.

• Experience in mentoring or reviewing the work of associate estimators is advantageous.

• A Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.

• Typically requires a BS/BA in a relevant discipline.

• Generally, 5–8 years of experience in a related field.

• Certification may be necessary in specific areas.

• Exceptional attention to detail and precision.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to collaborate across engineering, sales, and operations teams.

• Strong organizational and prioritization abilities in a fast-paced environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

• Local service supported by a national supply chain (company offering, not an individual-role benefit).