Estimator - Waterworks

ICONIX Waterworks

$72K — $90K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 2+ years of experience in the waterworks industry or construction environment.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans, and specifications.
  • Working knowledge of waterworks products, materials, and their applications.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office and computerized inventory or estimating systems.
  • Proactive mindset for researching and identifying solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Review bid requests to determine material requirements.
  • Prepare accurate Bills of Material for bids and recommendations.
  • Collaborate with branch teams and stakeholders to clarify project specifications.
  • Provide exceptional customer service for product inquiries and recommendations.
  • Liaise with vendors to confirm pricing and product availability.
  • Maintain knowledge of waterworks products and industry standards.
  • Support sales and operations teams with timely, accurate estimates.

Benefits

  • Generous vacation allowance, sick time, and 12 paid holidays.
  • Affordable, market-leading medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance, with discounted optional insurance.
  • Comprehensive employee assistance program.
  • 401(k) plan with competitive employer matching.
  • Education assistance and professional development opportunities.
  • Employee discount programs.
Full Job Description
About the Role

We're looking for a detail-oriented and customer-focused Waterworks Estimator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building strong relationships with customers, branch teams, and vendor partners. In this role, you'll play a key part in supporting successful project bids by preparing accurate material estimates, recommending the right products and solutions, and delivering exceptional customer service.

What a Waterworks Estimator role at ICONIX looks like:
  • Review bid requests received from branch offices to determine the materials required for each project.
  • Prepare accurate and comprehensive Bills of Material to support customer bids and provide recommendations.
  • Collaborate with branch personnel, customers, and project stakeholders to clarify project specifications, product requirements, and expectations.
  • Provide exceptional customer service by assisting customers in person and over the phone, answering product inquiries, and recommending appropriate waterworks solutions.
  • Liaise with vendors to obtain pricing, confirm product suitability, and determine product availability and lead times to support accurate and competitive estimates.
  • Maintain current knowledge of waterworks products, industry standards, and supplier offerings to ensure estimates reflect the best available solutions.
  • Support branch sales and operations teams by providing timely, accurate estimates that contribute to successful project outcomes and customer satisfaction.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, branch teams, and supplier partners while delivering responsive, professional service throughout the estimating process.


Here's a Snapshot of How You'll Contribute to Our Team

Success in this role requires strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, along with the ability to interpret project requirements and prepare accurate material estimates for critical infrastructure projects. As a subject matter expert, you'll provide technical guidance and problem-solving support to branch teams, helping resolve complex customer needs and ensuring accurate, timely solutions. A consultative approach, commitment to exceptional customer service, and the ability to build strong relationships with customers, vendors, and colleagues are essential.

Experience in the waterworks industry or a related field such as utilities, industrial distribution, underground infrastructure, or construction supply is preferred. A solid understanding of waterworks products, estimating principles, and industry applications will enable you to support project success and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who brings a combination of technical aptitude, curiosity, and a passion for helping others succeed. You'll enjoy digging into project details, collaborating with internal teams and suppliers, and finding practical solutions that keep projects moving from bid to completion.

To be successful in this role, you should have:
  • A high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Two or more years of experience in the waterworks industry or construction environment.
  • The ability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans, and specifications.
  • Working knowledge of waterworks products, materials, and their applications.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office and computerized inventory or estimating systems.
  • A proactive mindset with the confidence to research unfamiliar requirements and identify the right solution.

If you're energized by technical challenges and enjoy contributing behind the scenes to projects that strengthen communities, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Choose ICONIX?

We recognize and reward the contributions our employees make every day by offering competitive pay, opportunities for growth, and meaningful benefits programs designed to support the people who matter most to you.
• Base Pay: $35 - $43.27+ Hourly, Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location
• Annual Employee Incentive Bonus Program
• Generous vacation allowance, sick time and 12 paid holidays
• Affordable, market leading Medical, Dental and Vision plans, as well as Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employer paid Life and AD&D insurance for all employees, discounted voluntary Life insurance
• Comprehensive employee assistance program
• Ancillary plans such as FSAs, legal insurance, and many more options with group rates
• 401{k) plan with competitive employer matching
• Education assistance, professional development and career growth opportunities on the West coast
• Scholarship program for our employee's school age children
• Employee discount programs

Ready to build your career and realize your full potential? Apply now and join the flow! #IWW

ICONIX. Real People. Real Service. Real Solutions.

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