Construction Estimator & Project Lead

CDM Smith; Wadsworth (OH); On-site; USD 83,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith seeks a project estimator with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field and at least three years of relevant experience. You will perform estimating tasks, take-offs, and cost research for construction projects across lifecycle stages.

You will use Timberline for OPCCs and assist with bid preparation, scheduling, QA/QC, and coordination with field teams. Domestic travel up to 10% may be required; strong communication and analytical skills are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• 3 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic to moderately complex estimating tasks including quantity take‑offs, creating material price lists, and researching labor, material and equipment costs for these take‑offs.
• Utilize Timberline to prepare or assists in preparation of Opinions of Probable Cost of Construction (OPCC) and design build projects.
• Research historical data and compile 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.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Reading drawings

Time management

Technical proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline

Job description

CDM Smith seeks a project estimator with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field and at least three years of relevant experience. You will perform estimating tasks, take-offs, and cost research for construction projects across lifecycle stages.

You will use Timberline for OPCCs and assist with bid preparation, scheduling, QA/QC, and coordination with field teams. Domestic travel up to 10% may be required; strong communication and analytical skills are