Senior Estimator - WBW Development

At WBW, we’re not just a team; we’re a family united by a shared passion for innovation and excellence. As the largest privately held land developer in central Texas, we pride ourselves on delivering projects that span from land acquisition to lot sales. What sets us apart is our commitment to doing things differently. We are a turn-key company, and we don’t just acquire, engineer and develop – we construct with a unique approach that maximizes efficiency, value, and growth.

WBW Development is seeking a skilled and strategic Senior Estimator to join our team. This role is key to overseeing project management, ensuring quality assurance, and maintaining production schedules. Responsibilities include overseeing all purchasing operations, making strategic vendor selections, and maintaining strong relationships with the trade and supply base. The ideal candidate will have experience in training field personnel on material management and cost controls, managing project budgets and approvals, and leading the bidding process from review to contract awards. This role will also involve overseeing project specifications, assisting in subcontractor recruitment, and managing rebate agreements to drive efficiency and support company growth.

Responsibilities:

• Project management oversight, quality assurance, and maintain schedules for production.
  
• Train field personnel in material management, cost override controls, negotiations, and dispute resolution.
  
• Oversee all purchasing, including determination of and compliance with all departmental processes and procedures.
  
• Make strategic vendor selections and maintain close working relationships with the entire trade and supply base.
  
• Creation and implementation of project specifications and scopes of work.
  
• Assist in subcontractor recruitment, relations, and assignments.
  
• Rebate Agreement tracking and implementation.
  
• Project budgeting and budget approvals, including forecasts and actuals.
  
• Oversee bidding process, review bid spreads, and award contracts.
  
• Pre-project plan review, consult with developers & engineers.
  
• Review and code all field purchase orders and oversee distribution.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Construction Management, or a related field (preferred).
  
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management, ideally within the construction industry.
  
• Experience in residential land development projects is highly desirable.
  
• Strong knowledge about civil or new home construction.
  
• Strong project management skills, with a proven track record of managing procurement for large-scale projects.
  
• Excellent negotiation skills with a strategic mindset for vendor selection, contract negotiation, and dispute resolution.
  
• Proficiency in budget management, including forecasts, tracking actuals, and ensuring cost efficiency.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with vendors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
  

Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
  
• 401k
  
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  
• Employee Bonus Plan
  
• Flexible Spending Account
  
• Life Insurance
  

Minimum of 4 years of experience in land development drafting, including water, wastewater, streets, and drainage. Comprehensive understanding of infrastructure planning and design to ensure informed decision-making. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently. Effective time management and organizational skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proven analytical thinking capabilities.