Construction Estimator & Field Project Lead

CDM Smith; Dallas (TX); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

CDM Smith in Dallas, Texas is seeking an experienced estimator to support construction projects across the lifecycle. The role focuses on quantity take-offs, cost research, and preparation of OPCCs and design-build estimates.

You will coordinate with project managers and suppliers, prepare procurement documents, and assist in pre-bid activities, bid-day tabulations, and change management. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Aufgaben

• Performs basic to moderately complex estimating tasks including performing quantity take-offs, creating material price lists, and researching labor, material and equipment costs for these take-offs.
• Utilizes Timberline to prepare or assists in preparation of Opinions of Probable Cost of Construction (OPCC) and design build projects.
• Researches historical data (purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc.) and compiles summary reports to develop guidelines and precedence for future estimates.
• Receives, reviews and files pricings received from project managers or procurement group against OPCCs performed by estimators.
• Contacts subcontractors and suppliers for current pricing and bidder interest.
• Participates in pre-bid job walks.
• Participates in Bid-Day quote tabulations.
• Supervises and directs overall project activities of basic to moderately complex as assigned.
• Provides technical, field and site administration support to field and project personnel.
• Prepares and reviews submittals of moderate to high complexity.
• Issues construction documents and layout to field crews and answers questions.
• Prepares and interprets specifications and drawings for foreman and superintendents.
• Maintains and edits all field as-built drawings for project.
• Completes requests for information (RFI) and helps project manager with change management.
• Coordinates timely arrival of parts, equipment, construction materials, and installation with field personnel and vendors.
• Develops or assists in the development of purchase orders, subcontracts, change orders, and applications for payment to the client.
• Develops simple to complex scopes of work.
• Performs surveying functions and verifies final locations and elevations.
• Prepares required documentation records such as: Project Execution Plans (PXPs), conforming bid documents from addenda, status reports and meeting minutes, Operations and Maintenance manuals, warranties, spare parts, and punch lists.
• Assists design engineers and labor/subcontractors to determine solutions for unexpected site conditions.

Jobbeschreibung

CDM Smith in Dallas, Texas is seeking an experienced estimator to support construction projects across the lifecycle. The role focuses on quantity take-offs, cost research, and preparation of OPCCs and design-build estimates.

You will coordinate with project managers and suppliers, prepare procurement documents, and assist in pre-bid activities, bid-day tabulations, and change management. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.