Treatment Plant Sr Mgr, Estimating

Core & Main

20d

About The Position

Based in St. Louis, Core & Main is a leader in advancing reliable infrastructure™ with local service, nationwide®. As a specialty distributor with a focus on water, wastewater, storm drainage and fire protection products and related services, Core & Main provides solutions to municipalities, private water companies and professional contractors across municipal, non-residential and residential end markets, nationwide. With over 370 locations across the U.S., the company provides its customers local expertise backed by a national supply chain. Core & Main's 5,700 associates are committed to helping their communities thrive with safe and reliable infrastructure. Visit coreandmain.com to learn more. Job Summary The Senior Manager of Estimating is responsible for overseeing estimating operations by ensuring accurate capacity planning, workflow optimization, and continuous skill development. This role involves coordinating across regional and national teams to balance workloads, identify training needs, and leverage data analytics for strategic decision-making.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience estimating and projecting for budgeting.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of highly technical waterworks projects.
• Knowledge of business and management principles.

Responsibilities

• Capacity & Workflow Management Coordinate with regional teams to assess estimating needs and available capacity.
• Direct workflow across regions to balance workloads and meet project deadlines.
• Training & Development Identify skill gaps and training needs within regional/national estimating teams.
• Develop and recommend continuing education programs to enhance estimator knowledge and proficiency.
• Data Review & Resource Allocation Review and analyze data in Power BI to ensure equitable distribution of work and identify needs.
• Provide insight to leadership for resource optimization and capacity planning.
• Collaboration & Communication Serve as a liaison between regional teams and leadership to ensure alignment of goals and priorities.
• Communicate updates, best practices, and performance metrics effectively across regions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees