Lead Process Estimator - Water & Wastewater Treatment

About the role

A growing contractor specializing in water and wastewater treatment facilities, with a focus on self-performed process piping and equipment work, is hiring a Lead Process Estimator in Harrisburg, PA. The role takes over the current Lead Estimator who is retiring. It suits someone who wants estimating closely connected to project execution, operations, engineering and business development.

Key responsibilities

• Estimate self-performed piping and equipment scopes for water and wastewater projects.
• Develop bypass strategies and pricing for work involving active process systems, accounting for the cost of keeping plants running during construction.
• Prepare estimates for hard-bid projects and support design-build pursuits with early-stage pricing and constructability input.
• Work with project managers, engineers and operations teams to understand existing systems, review drawings, specifications and site conditions, and identify sequencing and operational challenges.
• Develop pricing strategies for phased construction and live-system work.

Required profile

• Strong estimating background in process piping and equipment, ideally in water/wastewater treatment.
• Practical understanding of water and wastewater treatment plant operations.
• Experience estimating bypass, phased construction and work on active/live systems.
• Ability to estimate both hard-bid and design-build projects.
• Must be located near East Central Pennsylvania and able to visit the office about once per month.

Required skills

• Construction sequencing and constructability
• Independent work in a remote environment
• Strong communication and collaboration with field, engineering, project management and ownership teams

What we offer

• Salary of up to $150,000-$160,000 depending on experience, with a performance-based bonus opportunity.
• Remote work flexibility and monthly office visits instead of daily.
• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates.