Mgr, Estimating

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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

Reviews work orders, consumption reports, and demand forecasts to estimate peak delivery periods and issue work assignments.

Supervises the activities of workers engaged in preparation of estimates.

Analyzes blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare estimates of product quantities.

Prepares quantity estimates for products, applying specialized methodologies, techniques, or processes.

Reviews data to determine material requirements and prepares itemized list.

Submits monthly report of cost factors used for preparing estimates for management and determining cost effectiveness.

Consults with sales staff, other internal staff, and/or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.

Performs other duties as assigned. Career Level Dimensions Manage the day-to-day preparation of estimates for materials used in construction projects.  

Typical Training/Experience

• Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 7+ years of experience in a related field. May require certification. Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.

Problem Complexity

• Solutions require analysis and investigation.

Autonomy

• Achieves planned results by decisions and actions based on professional methods, business principles, and practical experience.

Leadership

• Manages a group or team of professional individual contributors and/or indirectly supervises support staff.  

Environmental Job Requirements

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience estimating and projecting for budgeting.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses and buildings.
• Knowledge of business and management principles.

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 co