Senior Estimator - Technical
Listed on 2026-01-05
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Engineering
Civil Engineering
Senior Estimator - Technical
Core & Main is a leader in advancing reliable infrastructure™ with local service, nationwide®. Over 370 locations across the U.S., Core & Main offers solutions in water, wastewater, storm drainage and fire protection products and services.
Based in St. Louis.
Job SummaryResponsible for completing detailed and itemized material quantity estimates from owner or contractor furnished plan sets.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities- Research plans and specifications and identify any special material or treatment plant requirements and determine the general scope of work. Determine if company supplied material meets local/state/federal specifications.
- Determine accurate and detailed quantities of products and related specialty materials as measured from treatment plants. Accurately identify the type of material necessary for construction or enhancement of facilities.
- Communicate with material vendors and accurately determine availability and delivery times for specialty products.
- Communicate with design engineer or owner to clarify any unusual or special material issues via phone, email or written Requests for Information (RFI).
- Meet with owners/engineers/architects to assist with or suggest specific design/build concepts. Meet with local engineering design teams to recommend value engineering options for bid projects.
- Actively work with sales team to design successful bid strategies. Assist in bid preparation and insure customers receive quotations in a timely manner. Track and monitor competitor pricing to determine market value of bids.
- Coordinate and review the work of other estimators or sales staff as a senior employee.
- Conduct continuing education training and mentoring of other sales and estimating staff on a regular basis.
- Must be a minimum of 18 years of age or older.
- Must pass pre‑employment assessment(s) if applicable.
- 10+ years prior experience in treatment plant industry.
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
- Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior
- Employment Type:
Full‑time - Job Function:
Management and Manufacturing - Industry: Wholesale
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