Lead Estimator - Water & Infrastructure

CORE & MAIN LP; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Core & Main leads the estimating effort across municipal, non-residential and residential projects. This role directs the estimation process, pricing equipment, material, and labor costs as well as cash flow and escalation calculations for bids.

The right candidate will guide estimators, develop bid analyses, and expand supplier relationships while ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery of cost estimates for new and continuing work.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in related discipline; generally 5-8 years of experience in related field
• Certification is required in some areas
• MS/MA in related field considered with 3-5 years of related experience

Responsibilities

• Directs the scope by organizing and pricing equipment, material, and labor cost items in estimates.
• Directs the development of cash flow, escalation and interest calculations for estimates.
• Gathers, calculates and compiles data for conceptual/hard bid estimates.
• Prepares cost estimates and price quotes on new work.
• Coordinates the preparation of cost estimates on project continuations.
• Proactively seeks additional subcontractor and supplier relationships, while maintaining existing relationships.
• Develops analyses to aid in setting the contingency for estimates.
• Provides input, training and mentors other team members.

Education

BS/BA in related discipline

MS/MA in related discipline

Job description

Core & Main leads the estimating effort across municipal, non-residential and residential projects. This role directs the estimation process, pricing equipment, material, and labor costs as well as cash flow and escalation calculations for bids.

The right candidate will guide estimators, develop bid analyses, and expand supplier relationships while ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery of cost estimates for new and continuing work.