Construction Specialist 3

CDM Smith; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced estimator in Seattle to perform cost analysis, quantity takeoffs, and bid preparation for diverse construction projects. You will research labor, material, and equipment costs while preparing OPCCs and coordinating with subcontractors and project teams.

The role includes producing submittals, handling RFIs, and assisting with purchase orders, subcontracts, and change orders. A strong focus on accuracy and collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction estimating and cost analysis.
• Ability to prepare OPCCs and cost estimates for design-build projects.
• Familiarity with historical data, bids, and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic to moderately complex estimating tasks and quantity take-offs.
• Research costs for labor, materials and equipment; compile price lists.
• Prepare OPCCs and participate in bid-day tabulations.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and project managers.
• Assist in developing purchase orders, subcontracts, and change orders.
• Review drawings, specifications, and prepare field documentation.

Skills

Estimating

Quantity takeoffs

Cost research

Bid preparation

Team supervision

Project coordination

Submittals handling

RFI handling

Purchase orders

Change management

Tools

Timberline

Job description

Company Overview

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Job Description

• The following duties will be performed in any combination of time based on the type of construction project and where the project is in the construction lifecycle: 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.