Senior Estimator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Connecticut, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Work in collaboration with technical experts, project managers, business developers, and regional leadership to grasp project objectives, requirements, and scope.

• Create zero-based cost estimates for water and wastewater projects that encompass labor, consumables, maintenance, materials, equipment, subcontractors, operational costs, flow variability, influent loadings, wet weather ramifications, and system inefficiencies.

• Interpret technical specifications, NPDES permits, service level agreements, and performance guarantees.

• Ensure that estimates are compliant with requirements, operational obligations, cost exposure, and risk considerations.

• Identify strategies for cost optimization across materials, labor, and processes.

• Analyze project specifications to uncover cost-related risks and opportunities.

• Conduct market research on material and labor costs while tracking pricing trends.

• Develop structured and documented cost proposals for project bidding.

• Review project processes and specifications to ensure estimating accuracy and pinpoint potential challenges.

• Maintain and update cost databases and estimating templates.

• Engage with vendors and suppliers to validate cost data and negotiate pricing and terms.

• Contribute to budgeting and financial planning for project proposals and their execution.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 3–5 years of experience in estimating, cost structuring, or related roles, preferably within the water and wastewater sector.

• A thorough understanding of water and wastewater system performance, including treatment process optimization, regulatory compliance frameworks, and operational cost structures.

• Strong knowledge of chemicals, biosolids handling and disposal, energy consumption, and labor utilization cost drivers.

• Capability to interpret technical documents and project plans to generate precise cost estimates.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience using estimating software such as ProEst or Sage Estimating.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

• Familiarity with cost structures and regulations specific to water and wastewater projects.

• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple project estimates concurrently.

• Capacity to collaborate with team members to refine cost structures.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred; relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.

• Submission of a resume and cover letter is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.

• A supportive, collaborative, and mission-driven work environment.

• The chance to make a significant impact on communities and the environment.

• 10–20% travel is required.