Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:36:52 +0000

Lead Estimator - Water Group

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Long Beach

Compensation: $150,000 - $190,000 / year

Description

Stacy Witbeck is seeking a Lead Estimator for our Water Group based in our Long Beach, CA office. This role is ideal for individuals looking for a position that provides significant growth opportunities with an employee-owned company that focuses on it's clients and employees. We are a company with an excellent reputation, a history of taking on challenging, technical work and exceeding expectations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Prepare cost estimates for both bid-build and alternative delivery projects (CMGC, CMAR, PDB) utilizing estimating software (currently HCSS) and analyzing production rates and schedules.

Manage overall estimate while performing take-offs and estimating specifics scopes as described below.

Perform Take-Off efforts for assigned portions of the estimate with a focus on mechanical and process piping and direct Take-off efforts for other scopes of work.

Actively participate in strategy meetings on project approach, schedule, and strategy.

Prepare an Estimate Specific guideline for all of the required items that must be performed during the preparation of the estimate and submittal of a bid.

Lead discussions on scope, access, risk coordination with other disciplines.

Participate in overall project strategy and risk discussions.

Present assigned portion of estimate in the In-House Review and, if applicable, the Joint Venture Review. This includes scope overview, key considerations/risk, schedule and general approach.

Close-Out (prepare plug or self-performed vs. actual quoted price comparisons), or direct close-out of, assigned portions of the work.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

**Please note--Requirements are essential, but preferences have flexibility. **

Requirements:

12+ years of experience (bid-build and alternative delivery) estimating primarily water/wastewater treatment and plant scopes of work with an overall understanding of the associated processes involved in various treatment methods/systems

Must be proficient in estimating mechanical and structural elements for water and wastewater treatment projects. This includes advanced water treatment systems (UV, RO, MBR, etc.)

Civil Engineering or Construction Management Degree (preferred) or alternative field exposure/experience will be considered in place of a degree

Knowledge of plan reading and interpretation, take-off, MS-Excel software, construction means, methods, and productions, scheduling, and common sense are a must

Knowledge of MS-Word, P-6 Scheduling, MS-PowerPoint, Agtek, Bluebeam, and/or HCSS software are pluses

Experience with field responsibilities on heavy/civil construction projects

Manage estimating teams including junior level estimators

Must be able to navigate uneven terrain for pre-bid site investigations

Travel is required

Valid driver's license required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

What we have to offer:

Award-winning contractor with a dynamic business model and an excellent reputation

We are a 100% employee-owned company with a competitive ESOP structure

Company pays 100% of employee premiums for health insurance; employee pays up to $15 per week for family premiums. **Benefits and employee costs are subject to change**

HSA and FSA plans that will allow you to divert pre-tax money

Life insurance provided by the company at 2.5 times your yearly salary

Dependent Daycare (including housekeepers, nannies, and preschool) expenses that can be tax sheltered through your FSA

An EAP that gives you access to legal services such as will, identity theft and more

An amazing employee training and continuing education system

Nationwide opportunities

Generous company contributions to 401k

Generous company ESOP allocation

Possibility for take-home vehicle