Estimator

Based in St. Louis, Core & Main is a leader in advancing reliable infrastructure™ with local service, nationwide®. As a specialty distributor with a focus on water, wastewater, storm drainage and fire protection products and related services, Core & Main provides solutions to municipalities, private water companies and professional contractors across municipal, non-residential and residential end markets, nationwide. With over 370 locations across the U.S., the company provides its customers local expertise backed by a national supply chain. Core & Main’s 5,700 associates are committed to helping their communities thrive with safe and reliable infrastructure. Visit coreandmain.com to learn more.

Job Summary

Responsible for developing strategic pricing objectives and imperatives. Provides analytical and strategic pricing expertise and assistance. Reviews requests for quotations to assist the proposal team in developing estimates and pricing strategies. Gathers data in order to determine effectiveness and profitability of pricing strategies and tactics. Follows economic market and competitor pricing strategies that may affect pricing structures and provides tactical and strategic solutions. Identifies opportunities for improving pricing and profitability of existing accounts.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Completes detailed and itemized material quantity estimates from owner or contractor furnished plan sets.
• Determines accurate quantities related materials as measured from provided plan sets.
• Identifies materials required for the construction of facilities.
• Researches plans and specifications to determine any special material requirements. Procures, picks-up and returns plan sets as required.
• Communicates with design engineer or owner to clarify any unusual or special material issues.
• Determines if supplied materials meet local/state/federal specifications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in bid preparation, sales or related industry experience.
• BS/BA in a related discipline.

• Generally 0-2 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 0-1 year of experience in a related field.

Environmental Job Requirements

• Typically located in a comfortable indoor area.
• There may be regular exposure to mild physical discomfort from factors such as dust, fumes or odors, temperature extremes, loud noise, strong drafts, or bright lights.
• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about.
• On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

This information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this role. It is not designed to contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this role. This description supersedes any previous or undated descriptions for this role. Management retains the right to add or change the duties of the position at any time.

YOU thrive on the thrill of victory as you see a project come to life and to completion. You are self-driven, detail-oriented, and enjoy the flexibility of managing your day. You appreciate the importance of deadlines and can adapt as needed to meet them. You enjoy solving problems and working with others to come up with solutions.  

ARE you up for the challenge of being an integral first step in the estimating and bidding process and setting the pace for the rest of the project? Are you familiar with and able to understand project specifications and design plans? Are you interested in working with engineers and partnering with contractors and vendors to provide timely insight and consultation? 

HERE at Core & Main, we value the individual, and the unique contributions you bring. Here we support and encourage continued learning.  Here we invest in the development and well-being of our people, who are the key to our future.  Here we value diversity and want to ensure each voice is heard.  Here, our team members thrive as a community.  

Preferably, YOU have:

• Bid preparation or related experience
• Familiarity with estimation software, like PlanSwift
• An understanding of waterworks systems
• Interpretation of plans, underground utility knowledge
• Experience in field of water, sewer, storm

HERE, we have:

• Medical with 100% preventative care coverage
• Health Savings Account
• Dental and Vison
• 401K
• Tuition Reimbursement and Tuition Grants
• Continued learning opportunities through our onsite training facility and extensive online learning catalog
• Professional development and industry networking opportunities, e.g. Our Women’s Network and community engagement events  

Core & Main is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment at Core & Main is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence.  Core & Main does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship, or any other basis protected by law.

None of the questions in this application are intended to elicit information regarding any protected characteristics, nor imply any limitation, illegal preferences or discrimination based upon non-job-related information or protected characteristics.

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