Mgr, Estimating
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.
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
- 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,