Estimating Manager - Critical Infrastructure (Design-Build)

Core & Main; West Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Core & Main, headquartered in St. Louis, is seeking an Estimating Manager for the Critical Infrastructure Group to lead nationwide estimating operations and drive high-quality material takeoffs.

You will oversee workload distribution, ensure standards compliance, and collaborate with regional teams and PreBid to advance design-build and bid strategies. The role requires strong leadership, extensive experience in infrastructure estimating, and a proactive approach to process improvement and

Qualifications

• 8+ years estimating experience in water/wastewater or infrastructure.
• Experience supervising estimating teams.
• Experience with design-build and value engineering.
• Strong collaboration with contractors, vendors, and sales.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily estimating operations for all project types.
• Ensure accurate and timely material quantity takeoffs.
• Assigns and monitors project workloads across regions.
• Implement quality control to validate takeoffs.
• Partner with regional leadership to drive bid strategies.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Project prioritization

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline

Professional certification

Job description

Core & Main, headquartered in St. Louis, is seeking an Estimating Manager for the Critical Infrastructure Group to lead nationwide estimating operations and drive high-quality material takeoffs.

You will oversee workload distribution, ensure standards compliance, and collaborate with regional teams and PreBid to advance design-build and bid strategies. The role requires strong leadership, extensive experience in infrastructure estimating, and a proactive approach to process improvement and