Lead Wastewater Treatment Estimator

A large heavy civil general contractor is adding a Lead Wastewater Treatment Estimator (WWE) to the team to lead and manage large-scale wastewater infrastructure project bids in Texas. We are looking for a Lead Wastewater Treatment Estimator to drive preconstruction and estimating efforts for large-scale wastewater infrastructure projects. This role will be based in either Houston or Austin, TX, working on bids for $10M-$50M+ WWTP projects across Texas. The ideal candidate has a strong network in Texas, understands local subcontractors, vendors, and pricing, and has experience in hard bid and negotiated bid environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead bidding and estimating efforts for wastewater treatment projects.
• Prepare quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and bid proposals.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local subcontractors and suppliers.
• Work closely with Project Managers and Project Engineers (PEs) to align estimates with execution.
• Support business development efforts, attending city council meetings and municipal bid sessions.
• Analyze historical cost data, market trends, and labor/material pricing to improve bid accuracy.
• Assist in securing new wastewater projects in Texas, driving future growth.

Qualifications:

• 5-10+ years of experience estimating wastewater treatment projects ($10M-$50M+)
• Strong network in Texas, understanding local subs, vendors, and costs
• Experience in design-build, hard bid, negotiated bid, and public works estimating
• Expertise in lift stations, pump stations, WWTP expansions, and new builds
• Proficiency in estimating software (HCSS HeavyBid, Procore, Bluebeam, etc.)
• Ability to work in Houston or Austin office