Estimator Waterworks

Waterworks Estimator

Houston TX Winston-Cox Waterworx

Build More Than Takeoffs. Build the Future of Water Infrastructure.

At Winston-Cox Waterworx were not interested in being the biggest distributor in the market were focused on being the best partner our customers work with.

As one of the fastest-growing waterworks distributors in Texas were building a team of industry professionals who thrive on solving problems moving quickly and delivering exceptional service. If you understand underground water infrastructure enjoy dissecting plans and specifications and take pride in putting together accurate competitive material packages wed like to talk.

This is an opportunity to play a critical role in helping contractors municipalities engineers and developers successfully deliver water wastewater and site utility projects throughout the Gulf Coast region.

Position Summary

The Waterworks Estimator is responsible for reviewing project plans and specifications performing detailed material takeoffs identifying project requirements and developing accurate material quotations for underground utility projects.

This position serves as a key technical resource to our sales team and customers ensuring projects are quoted correctly specifications are met and opportunities are positioned for successful award and execution.

The ideal candidate brings strong waterworks product knowledge attention to detail and the ability to interpret construction plans while maintaining a customer-first mindset.

What Youll Do

Estimating & Project Analysis

• Review civil utility and municipal project plans specifications and bid documents.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for water sewer storm drainage and site utility projects.
• Identify required materials including pipe fittings valves hydrants restraints service brass meters and related accessories.
• Verify project requirements against applicable municipal utility district state and project specifications.
• Research approved manufacturers special provisions and project-specific requirements.
• Prepare complete and accurate material quotations for contractors developers municipalities and engineering firms.
• Evaluate alternate manufacturers and value-engineering opportunities when appropriate.

Technical & Customer Support

• Serve as a technical resource for outside sales representatives and customers.
• Communicate with engineers contractors inspectors and project stakeholders to clarify specifications and resolve material questions.
• Assist with submittal package preparation and product compliance documentation.
• Support project handoff to sales and operations teams following award.
• Maintain awareness of manufacturer lead times availability and market conditions.

Business Development Support

• Identify project opportunities early in the bidding process.
• Help position Winston-Cox Waterworx as a trusted resource through responsiveness expertise and attention to detail.
• Build relationships with contractors municipalities MUDs utility districts and consulting engineers throughout the Houston market.
• Contribute ideas that improve estimating processes efficiency and customer experience.

What Were Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in waterworks estimating inside sales project coordination utility construction or a related field.
• Ability to read and interpret civil construction plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of underground water wastewater and site utility products.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and estimating software tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with municipal utility district DOT or public infrastructure projects.
• Prior experience with waterworks distribution utility contractors consulting engineering firms or manufacturers.
• Familiarity with products from manufacturers such as U.S. Pipe M&H Kennedy AVK ADS JM Eagle Romac Smith-Blair Sigma Star Pipe and similar industry suppliers.
• Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and industry experience.

If youre looking for a place where your knowledge matters your contributions are visible and your work directly impacts the growth of the business wed love to meet you.

Winston-Cox Waterworx
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