What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Estimator – Water/Wastewater Projects position at Ulliman Schutte?
Join Ulliman Schutte! A national leader in heavy civil construction, building critical water and wastewater infrastructure that protects communities and the environment.
We're currently seeking a driven and experienced Preconstruction Engineer / Estimator to join our team at our Miamisburg, Ohio headquarters. This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to play a key role in building critical water infrastructure that serves communities across the country!
Preconstruction Engineer / Estimator Daily Life
- Join our estimating and preconstruction team in support of a variety of water infrastructure improvements. Learn the ins and outs of a variety of water infrastructure projects, dive deep into the details, stay organized, assemble estimates and project plans, and help set our construction teams up for future success.
- Partner with and maintain positive relationships with Subcontractors, Suppliers, Clients and other project stakeholders. Work with a variety of partners, coming together as a team to provide the best possible solution for our Clients and the communities we serve.
- Perform takeoffs, produce estimates for your assigned area(s) of responsibility, provide value engineering support, and complete other related tasks as necessary to help our team be successful. "Not my job" is not in our vocabulary - our preconstruction professionals take on challenging and technical responsibilities to establish accurate and competitive budgets, bids and project plans.
Qualifications
- BS in Engineering (Civil/Mechanical/Environmental) or Construction Management from an accredited university in the United States.
- Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
- 3 years of previous experience in Water Infrastructure Construction or a closely related heavy construction field.
LIFE WITH US
At Ulliman Schutte, we build an environment where relationships last, careers grow, and hard work gets rewarded. Our team runs on urgency, quality, and a shared commitment to safety — always focused on adding real value.
The people who thrive here are ambitious, sharp, and a little adventurous. They love the hands-on nature of civil and mechanical construction, get energized by solving tough problems, and work best when the pace is high and the team is tight. Our future leaders embrace relocation as an opportunity — new places, new relationships, new experiences.
Safety isn't a slogan here. We build a proactive culture that eliminates risk before it exists, and the numbers back it up: our incident rates are well below national averages.
Ulliman Schutte is a drug-free workplace. All offers are contingent upon compliance with our pre-employment drug screening policies and E-Verify eligibility confirmation.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
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