Bid Lead & Senior Estimator: Construction Costs

CDM Smith; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 102,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in the United States seeks an experienced estimator to prepare design/build, engineer, construction management, GMP estimates and proposals. You will review bids, develop subcontractor scopes, and coordinate with internal teams to ensure complete scope of work. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent with 8 years of related experience, strong cost-analysis skills, and proficiency with estimating software; travel up to 10% is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; 8 years related experience.
• Travel up to 10% may be required.
• Experience with design/build estimates and cost planning.

Responsibilities

• Prepares design/build, engineer, construction management, GMP, and hard-bid estimates/proposals.
• Analyzes quotations prior to bid day and evaluates bids for completeness and compliance.
• Develops subcontractor and vendor scopes and reviews for completeness; coordinates with estimating staff.

Skills

Estimating techniques

Cost control

Reading drawings

Multiple trades estimates

Communication skills

Estimating software

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing

Job description

CDM Smith in the United States seeks an experienced estimator to prepare design/build, engineer, construction management, GMP estimates and proposals. You will review bids, develop subcontractor scopes, and coordinate with internal teams to ensure complete scope of work. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent with 8 years of related experience, strong cost-analysis skills, and proficiency with estimating software; travel up to 10% is required.