Core & Main

Treatment Plant Estimator II

Core & Main
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in material quantity takeoffs and construction plan interpretation, with a strong understanding of civil and mechanical infrastructure systems. Capable of mentoring junior estimators and collaborating effectively with contractors and sales teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Material Quantity TakeoffsConstruction Plan InterpretationCivil Infrastructure SystemsMechanical Infrastructure SystemsEstimator Mentoring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Independently performs material quantity takeoffs for standard and moderately complex projects
  • Interprets construction drawings, specifications, and notes to determine accurate material requirements
  • Identifies specialty materials with some guidance
  • Prepares scopes and provides material lists for sales and customers with increasing independence
  • Participates in pre-takeoff and post-takeoff discussions to support knowledge transfer
  • Works with contractors and sales teams to clarify scope, project needs, and standard value-engineering opportunities
  • Communicates with vendors to obtain basic product information, lead times, or material guidance
  • Coordinates with the Pre-Bid team to maintain accurate scope definitions
  • Improves plan-reading, takeoff accuracy, and product knowledge
  • Begins mentoring Estimator I personnel by answering questions and reviewing simple takeoffs

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 5+ years of estimation experience in water/wastewater treatment plant construction, or critical infrastructure projects
  • Proven experience performing detailed material quantity takeoffs from construction plan sets
  • Strong understanding of civil and mechanical infrastructure systems
  • 2–4 years of estimation experience or related industry background
  • Demonstrated ability to perform accurate takeoffs from plan sets
  • Experience engaging with contractors or vendors preferred
  • Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree preferred in Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline
  • Equivalent industry experience considered

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Hard Skills
Detailed Material TakeoffsConstruction Drawings InterpretationScope PreparationValue EngineeringPlan Reading Accuracy
Soft Skills
CommunicationCollaborationKnowledge TransferMentoring
Certifications & Qualifications
Associate DegreeBachelor's Degree
Industry Keywords
Water TreatmentWastewater TreatmentCritical Infrastructure ProjectsEstimator ExperienceVendor Engagement