Chief Estimator - Water & Wastewater Infrastructure

Job overview

The Chief Estimator - Water & Wastewater Infrastructure is an onsite executive leadership role based in Dallas, TX. Compensation is not specified for this position, which supports the water and wastewater infrastructure department at McKee Utility Contractors, LLC. This role is responsible for leading the estimating department and overseeing all preconstruction, budgeting, and bid activities for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The Chief Estimator provides strategic direction for estimating efforts involving treatment plants, pump stations, lift stations, pipelines, and related civil infrastructure to support company growth.

What you'll do

• Lead all bid preparation, takeoffs, and cost estimates for new opportunities.
• Manage the estimating team and the pipeline of active and pending bids.
• Develop and maintain unit cost databases, labor rates, and crew productivity standards.
• Review final bid packages and assume responsibility for accuracy and competitiveness.
• Build relationships with prime contractors, project owners, and design engineers.
• Recommend bid/no-bid decisions in coordination with Executive Leadership.
• Analyze post-award win/loss reasons and refine estimating methodologies.
• Coordinate with Operations on schedule, productivity assumptions, and constructability.
• Lead change order pricing and claim preparation for active projects.
• Maintain estimating software, templates, and historical project databases.
• Forecast revenue pipeline and report bid win rates and backlog to Executive Leadership.
• Mentor and develop estimating staff and identify training needs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

dallas tx

mckee utility

estimating

construction

water infrastructure

wastewater

executive leadership

onsite

no on-call

relocation assistance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Short and long-term disability, Life insurance, Accidental death & dismemberment, Emergency Travel Assistance Program, Group legal plan

Why this role

Relocation assistance is available for this executive-level role.

About the employer

McKee Utility Contractors, LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction. Sector: 23.