Senior Estimator - Technical

Overview

Estimate material quantities and lead bidding for water/wastewater projects.

Key Responsibilities

• quantity takeoff
• bid management
• rfi management
• value engineering
• vendor liaison
• staff training

Tasks

-Determines accurate and detailed quantities of products and related specialty materials as measured from treatment plants. Accurately identifies the type of material necessary for construction or enhancement of facilities. -Coordinates and reviews work of other estimators or sales staff as a senior employee. -Actively works with sales team to design successful bid strategies. Assists in bid preparation and insures customers receive quotations in a timely manner. Tracks and monitors competitor pricing to determine market value of bids. -Communicates with design engineer or owner to clarify any unusual or special material issues via phone, email or written Requests for Information (RFI). -Meets with owners/engineers/architects to assist with or suggest specific design/build concepts. Meets with local engineering design teams to recommend value engineering options for bid projects. -Researches plans and specifications and identifies any special material or treatment plant requirements and determines the general scope of work. Determines if company supplied material meet local/state/federal specifications. -Communicates with material vendor and accurately determines availability and delivery times for specialty products. -Conducts continuing education training and mentoring of other sales and estimating staff on a regular basis.

Requirements

• 10+ years
• treatment plant
• bachelor's engineering
• age 18

What You Bring

-Must pass pre-employment assessment(s) if applicable -Must be a minimum of 18 years of age or older -10+ years prior experience in treatment plant industry. -Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline.

People Also Searched For

About Core & Main

-Born from HD Supply’s Waterworks unit, it built upon a century of legacy firms to become a nationwide distributor. -Headquartered in St. Louis, it operates across the U.S., serving contractors, municipalities, and private water firms. -Delivers specialized products for both new construction and aging infrastructure. -Fuels growth through organic volume expansion and bolt‑on acquisitions like Geothermal Supply and EGW Utilities. -Typical projects include water‑main renewals, storm‑drain systems, fire‑sprinkler assemblies, and metering upgrades. -Recent deals underscore its expanding technical reach. -Recent leadership changes reinforce a decade of financial continuity. -Stock listed on NYSE and featured in the S&P MidCap 400, reflecting strong investor interest.

Sector Specialisms