Estimator

Core & Main•North Las Vegas, NV

13d

About The Position

The Estimator develops strategic pricing objectives and provides analytical and strategic pricing expertise. The role reviews requests for quotations to help the proposal team develop estimates and pricing strategies, gathers data to evaluate the effectiveness and profitability of pricing strategies and tactics, and monitors economic conditions and competitor pricing that may affect pricing structures. The Estimator also identifies opportunities to improve pricing and profitability for existing accounts. The role prepares detailed, itemized material quantity estimates from plans supplied by owners or contractors. It determines the quantities and types of materials required to construct facilities, researches plans and specifications for special material requirements, and checks whether supplied materials meet local, state, and federal specifications. The Estimator may procure, pick up, and return plan sets and communicates with design engineers or owners to clarify unusual or special material issues. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Generally 0–2 years of experience in a related field with a bachelor's degree, or generally 0–1 year of experience in a related field with a master's degree.
Ability to complete detailed material quantity estimates using owner- or contractor-furnished plan sets.
Ability to research plans and specifications and determine material requirements and quantities.

Nice To Haves

Experience in bid preparation, sales, or a related industry.
BS/BA in a related discipline.

Responsibilities

Complete detailed and itemized material quantity estimates from owner- or contractor-furnished plan sets.
Determine accurate quantities of related materials by measuring provided plan sets.
Identify materials required for facility construction.
Research plans and specifications to determine special material requirements.
Procure, pick up, and return plan sets as required.
Communicate with design engineers or owners to clarify unusual or special material issues.
Determine whether supplied materials meet local, state, and federal specifications.
Review requests for quotations to assist the proposal team with estimates and pricing strategies.
Gather data to assess the effectiveness and profitability of pricing strategies and tactics.
Monitor economic and competitor pricing strategies that may affect pricing structures and provide tactical and strategic solutions.
Identify opportunities to improve pricing and profitability for existing accounts.
Perform other duties as assigned.