Estimating Manager, Critical Infrastructure Projects

Core & Main; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 93,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Core & Main is seeking an Estimating Manager for the Critical Infrastructure Group to oversee nationwide estimating operations and ensure accurate material takeoffs for diverse projects. You will lead the regional estimating team, aligning with regional leadership, sales, and PreBid to drive standard practices and quality outcomes.

The role requires strong leadership, advanced infrastructure estimating experience, and excellent communication to support design-build engagements, strategic bid

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in estimating for water/wastewater, industrial, or critical infrastructure projects.
• Experience supervising, coaching, or leading estimating teams.
• Strong experience with design-build support and value engineering.
• Experience working directly with contractors, engineering firms, vendors, and sales organizations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily estimating operations for all project types and complexity levels.
• Ensure accurate, consistent, and timely material quantity takeoffs across the regional estimating team.
• Assigns and monitors project workloads, balancing capacity across teams and regions.
• Reviews complex and high-visibility takeoffs for accuracy and completeness.
• Engage on complex design-build projects to provide technical direction on material selection and constructability.

Skills

Leadership

Estimating

Communication

Mentoring

Strategic thinking

People management

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Professional certification

Job description

Core & Main is seeking an Estimating Manager for the Critical Infrastructure Group to oversee nationwide estimating operations and ensure accurate material takeoffs for diverse projects. You will lead the regional estimating team, aligning with regional leadership, sales, and PreBid to drive standard practices and quality outcomes.

The role requires strong leadership, advanced infrastructure estimating experience, and excellent communication to support design-build engagements, strategic bid