Job Description
About Winston-Cox Waterworx
We’re a fast-growing, Texas-built waterworks and site-utilities distributor serving contractors and municipalities with speed, accuracy, and old-school reliability. We run lean, think like owners, and invest in people who take pride in moving critical infrastructure forward. If you’re ready to own outcomes, you’ll fit right in.
The Opportunity
We’re hiring an Estimator who already knows the ins and outs of civil plan takeoffs and waterworks materials. You’ll own the estimating lane for DFW, driving accurate, on-time bids and value-engineered solutions that win work and protect margin. This is a build-and-scale role with clear impact and growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the bid cycle end-to-end: scope review, quantity takeoffs, vendor quotes, pricing strategy, proposal packaging, and handoff to operations.
- Read plans/specs like a pro: water/sewer/storm (AWWA/ANSI/TxDOT/Muni specs), civil details, addenda, alternates, and special conditions.
- Perform precise takeoffs for DI/PVC/HDPE pipe, MJ & flanged fittings, valves, hydrants, services, restraints, appurtenances, meter vaults, backflow, and related materials.
- Source and negotiate with vendor partners to secure competitive, compliant quotes; document inclusions/exclusions and lead-time risks.
- Build winning proposals: clear scopes, alternates, VE options, and clarifications that reduce risk and increase award probability.
- Drive handoff excellence: deliver clean submittal packages and kickoff notes so inside sales/ops can execute flawlessly.
- Protect the number: monitor margin leakage risks (freight, substitutions, concessions), and recommend adjustments before orders are booked.
- Be the expert at the table: support contractors and the sales team with product equivalencies, VE ideas, and spec interpretations.
- Continuously improve: refine assemblies, price books, and estimating templates; share lessons learned to sharpen the next bid.
What You Bring
- 3–5+ years’ waterworks estimating (distribution or contractor) with strong familiarity across DI/PVC/HDPE, valves/hydrants, restraints, services, and vault assemblies.
- Proficiency in takeoff tools (Bluebeam Revu, PlanSwift or similar), Excel (lookups, pivots), and ability to navigate ERPs/CRMs (Epicor Eclipse experience is a plus).
- Deep spec savvy: AWWA/ANSI/NSF, municipal standards, submittal requirements, and “equals/approved” processes.
- Commercial instincts: you understand bid strategy, risk, and margin—and you know when to push, pause, or propose an alternate.
- Owner’s mindset: bias to action, low-ego collaboration, and the ability to prioritize when the board lights up.
- Communication that lands: crisp scopes, clean proposals, and confident conversations with contractors, engineers, and vendors.
Nice to Have
- Vendor network across major manufacturers and reps in Texas.
- Experience supporting municipal term contracts and large private site-utility projects ($50K–$1M+).
- Basic AutoCAD viewer skills for detail checks.
- Submittal building experience and post-award project support.
How We Measure Success (First 6–12 Months)
- On-time bid rate: ≥98% with complete scopes and documented assumptions.
- Accuracy: variance between estimate and buyout within agreed thresholds.
- Hit rate & margin: improved award percentage and protected margins vs. baseline.
- Supplier leverage: multi-quote coverage and documented VE wins.
- Operational handoff: zero “scope surprise” escalations post-award.
Why Winston-Cox
- Entrepreneurial runway: your ideas move from whiteboard to workflow, fast.
- Impact and visibility: your estimates directly shape revenue and customer loyalty.
- Competitive pay: strong base + performance incentives tied to win rate/margin quality; meaningful growth path.
- Benefits that back you: health, PTO, holidays, and gear to do your best work.
- Culture built for builders: low red tape, high trust, and a team that has your back.
Compensation
We offer a market-competitive base aligned to experience and book-of-business impact, plus performance incentives tied to awarded revenue, protected margin, and quality KPIs. Final offer will reflect expertise, network strength, and demonstrated results.
Winston-Cox Waterworx is an equal opportunity employer. We value skill, integrity, and drive—across every background.
Job Tags
Full time, For contractors,