Construction Estimator: Precision Takeoffs & Budgets

CDM Smith; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an estimator in the United States to produce accurate quantity take-offs, enter pricing, and develop budgets for projects. You will coordinate with vendors, prepare deliverables, and support conceptual estimates with senior staff.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent and about 5 years of related experience, with travel up to 10% as needed and the ability to read drawings and specifications for design development.

Qualifications

• Reading and interpreting drawings and specifications to identify missing elements during design development.
• 5 years of related estimating experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required; travel rate <= 10%.

Responsibilities

• Produces accurate quantity and material take-offs by reviewing plans, specifications, and instructions for assigned areas for estimate preparation.
• Enters quantity take-offs and material unit pricings as applicable to project.
• Applies appropriate work breakdown structure (WBS).
• Coordinates estimate material pricing from vendors and other sources and develops pricing for basic project elements.
• Contacts subcontractors and suppliers for outsource pricing.
• Contributes to the preparation of key estimating deliverables.
• Supports conceptual estimating efforts within the department, including development of basic models for review by senior personnel.
• Develops budgets and purchasing plans with minimal oversight from senior estimation staff.
• Coordinates flow of documents during estimate preparation.
• Provides administrative logging of estimates.
• Performs additional duties as required.

Skills

Estimating techniques

Cost control

Material pricing

Read drawings

Multi-tasking

Estimating software

On-screen digitizing

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing software

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an estimator in the United States to produce accurate quantity take-offs, enter pricing, and develop budgets for projects. You will coordinate with vendors, prepare deliverables, and support conceptual estimates with senior staff.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent and about 5 years of related experience, with travel up to 10% as needed and the ability to read drawings and specifications for design development.