Estimator – Water/Wastewater Construction

Position Overview

SGS Contracting Services, Inc. is a specialty contractor focused on water and wastewater treatment plant construction, rehabilitation, and related civil, mechanical, and electrical infrastructure for public municipal, county, state, and federal clients. We are seeking an experienced Estimator to own the full bid lifecycle — from solicitation review through submission and post-award handoff — on WTP, WWTP, lift station projects, and related utility projects.

Primary Responsibilities

• Evaluate bid/no-bid opportunities against project type, contract risk, competition, schedule, and profitability; present go/no-go recommendations to the Executive Leadership
• Perform thorough review of bid documents, build scope matrices; draft and track RFIs
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site walks; complete formal site visit reports and distribute relevant observations to subcontractors
• Execute detailed quantity takeoffs across all trades — civil, concrete, structural, metals, process equipment, piping, electrical, I&C/SCADA, coatings, and building trades — with documented assumptions and waste factors
• Solicit, qualify, receive, and level subcontractor quotes across all trades; manage follow-up and confirm intent to quote before bid day
• Develop self-perform costs for labor (with full burden), materials (current vendor pricing), and equipment
• Price all general conditions line items individually: supervision, temp facilities, mobilization, dewatering, traffic control, testing, bonds, insurance, startup, commissioning, and warranty
• Assemble and review final bid packages for compliance; coordinate bid bond procurement; obtain approvals; submit on time and retain complete file documentation
• Lead post-award estimate handoff to the Project Manager; assist with subcontractor buyout and Schedule of Values; maintain SGS historical cost database
• Assist Project Managers with project execution and administrative responsibilities as workload permits, performing project management duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

Technical Skills:

• Quantity takeoff accuracy across all trades
• Labor, material, and equipment cost development
• Subcontractor solicitation and scope leveling
• General conditions and indirect cost analysis
• Risk identification, contingency sizing, and bid exclusion drafting
• Bid form compliance and submission management

Professional Skills:

• Organized, detail-oriented performance under deadline pressure
• Proactive communication with owners, engineers, and subs
• Collaborative work style with PMs, field staff, and leadership
• High ethical standards; knowledge of anti-collusion law
• Thorough documentation and file management discipline
• Commitment to continuous improvement and cost database accuracy

Qualifications

Required:

• 3 years estimating WTP, WWTP, or utility projects
• Digital takeoff software (Bluebeam, or similar)
• Ability to read civil, mechanical, process, and electrical drawings and specifications
• Experience with subcontractor solicitation, leveling, and public bid compliance (bonds, prevailing wage, CSB/JSEB/MBE/WBE)
• Strong Microsoft Excel and written communication skills

Preferred:

• WTP/WWTP process equipment knowledge
• SCADA and I&C scope experience on treatment facilities
• Degree in Construction Management, Civil/Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Performance-based incentive opportunity
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development support
• Stable, growing company with a strong and expanding portfolio of public water infrastructure projects

Pay: $52,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Experience:

• estimating: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• High Springs, FL 32643: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in High Springs, FL 32643

Salary : $52,000 - $95,000