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Chief Estimator

Chief Estimator

Blayze Group • Houston, TX, US
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Job Description

Chief Estimator – Wastewater / Waterworks Projects (Houston, TX)

Position : Chief Estimator

Sector : Waterworks & Wastewater / Infrastructure / Utility-Sector Construction

Location : Houston, TX (office + project-site focus)

About Us

We are a fast-growing waterworks and infrastructure construction firm, delivering complex water and wastewater treatment, pump-station, and utility-system projects across Texas. Our team is driven by high standards, collaborative client-partner relationships, and a commitment to quality and safety.

What We’re Looking For :

An experienced Chief Estimator who brings deep waterworks / wastewater construction knowledge and a proven track record as a self-performer or estimator working on water / utility / heavy-civil work.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the entire pre-construction estimating function for waterworks and wastewater projects : review bid packages, gather data, issue cost estimates, and develop competitive bid proposals.
  • Review project drawings, specifications, scopes of work (mechanical, civil, piping, electrical as relevant), and define full scope including material, labor, equipment, subcontractor quotes and contingencies.
  • Collaborate with project leadership, field operations, and subcontractors / vendors to solicit bids, negotiate pricing, and assemble accurate cost models under multiple delivery methods (e.g. bid-build, design-build, GMP).
  • Maintain and update historical cost databases, unit cost books, and estimating tools to ensure consistency and accuracy for upcoming bids and estimating cycles.
  • Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits / take-offs, risk assessments, and scope validation — translating field conditions into accurate bids.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to any junior estimators or pre-construction staff; support training and mentorship to build a strong estimating team.

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • 10+ years of construction estimating experience — minimum 5 of those in wastewater, waterworks, civil utility, or heavy-civil / infrastructure projects .
  • Proven track record working on self-performed water / wastewater construction or water treatment facility projects (pumping stations, treatment plants, pipelines, pump / chemical systems, etc.).
  • Strong technical background — ideally in Construction Management, Civil / Environmental Engineering, or equivalent.
  • Proficiency reading and interpreting complex civil / mechanical / waterworks drawings, specifications, and scopes — capable of identifying scope gaps or ambiguities early in bid phase.
  • Skilled in take-off and estimating software / tools (or standard estimating platforms + spreadsheets) — comfortable building detailed cost breakdowns for materials, labor, equipment, subcontractors, and contingencies.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, time-management, and communication skills — able to manage multiple bids simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
  • Experience collaborating with project managers, operations teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to produce competitive, timely bids under varying delivery methods (Design-Build, Bid-Build, GMP, etc.).

    • What’s in It for You

  • Opportunity to lead estimating for a growing pipeline of waterworks / wastewater projects — including pump stations, treatment plants, and utility infrastructure.
  • Competitive salary and benefits (to be discussed) with visibility and leadership role in the pre-construction team.
  • Stability and long-term work in a niche / specialized sector — with growth potential as the company expands its footprint.
  • Collaborative, safety-oriented environment that values accurate estimating, professionalism, and quality execution.

    • Please send your resume and a brief summary of your water / wastewater estimating experience for immediate review.

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