Chief Estimator for Wastewater Construction

ACE is adding an experienced and detail-oriented Chief Estimator to lead our estimating team in pursuit of construction projects on water and wastewater treatment plants. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Estimating, the Chief Estimator will be responsible for overseeing bid preparation, cost analysis, and risk assessment while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and competitiveness in all project estimates. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of estimating methodologies, bid strategies, and compliance regulations, as well as strong leadership capabilities to develop and manage a high-performing estimating team.

As Chief Estimator, you will lead and direct the estimating team in preparing accurate and competitive bids for water and wastewater treatment plant construction projects. Overseeing the entire estimating process, you will ensure precision in quantity takeoffs, subcontractor evaluations, and cost assessments while maintaining compliance with all contractual obligations. Working closely with senior management, you will shape bid strategies, lead meetings, identify opportunities, establish optimal profit margins and make final preparations for bid packages.

Your role will also involve efficiently managing bid team resources, resolving conflicts, and maintaining workflow continuity. Additionally, you will conduct risk analyses, develop mitigation strategies, and leverage competitive advantages to enhance the company’s bidding success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in estimating (or building) construction projects on water and wastewater treatment plants
• Expertise in bid methods, cost tracking, and risk management.
• Strong knowledge of DBE compliance regulations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Why ACE?

- A rewarding career path with continuous learning and growth.

- A team culture centered on respect, excellence, and community impact.

- A commitment to preserving and improving water quality by building cutting edge projects designed by top engineering firms

- Water/wastewater sector is one of the fastest growing construction sectors in the market with great opportunities for career growth, underscored by ACE’s rapid growth over the past 5 years.

Meet ACE

Over the last 21 years, we have steadily grown and we are consistently ranked a Top 200 Environmental Contractor by Engineering & News Record (ENR). Through continually enhancing our processes and prioritizing a team first approach, we produce the highest quality finished product for our clients. We provide a challenging and rewarding environment through focusing on continuous improvement and investing in the professional development of our employees. We encourage our employees to have a healthy work/life balance, give back to the community and enjoy time with their fellow employees at various company outings. These are the core principles in our Building to Last motto. and these efforts result in a challenging and rewarding environment preserving and improving our world‘s most precious resource – water!

ACE focuses on it's core value of Building to Last which centers on building the people, the projects, the clients and the communities we serve. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, Veteran or disability status.

ACE Services is a drug-free working environment. All offers are contingent upon a successful drug screening, physical and E-Verify.