Electrical Regional Estimating Lead

CDM Smith; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced Estimator/Cost Controller to lead estimating activities across regions. You will develop budgets, supervise staff, negotiate pricing with subcontractors, and ensure adherence to estimating policies.

Role requires strong ability to read drawings, prepare multi-trade estimates, and coordinate with design leads to optimize constructability and cost. Travel up to 40% may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; travel up to 20-40%.
• Minimum 10 years related estimating experience with supervisory duties.
• Knowledge of estimating policies, cost databases, and market cost studies.
• Ability to read drawings and specs and identify missing elements.
• Experience in multiple trades and cost estimation methods.

Responsibilities

• Manages and administers estimating functions for region or group.
• Implements estimating policies to meet corporate objectives.
• Supports procurement through pricing and change orders.
• Prepares market cost studies and recommends database changes.
• Reviews project details with leadership to determine strategies.
• Coordinates with design leads for cost effectiveness and constructability.
• Ensures standardized use of costing systems and database upkeep.
• Maintains historical estimating data and bid results.
• Reviews final estimate packages for accuracy and completeness.

Skills

Estimating principles

Cost control

Read drawings/specs

Multi-tasking

Proficient with Estimating software

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced Estimator/Cost Controller to lead estimating activities across regions. You will develop budgets, supervise staff, negotiate pricing with subcontractors, and ensure adherence to estimating policies.

Role requires strong ability to read drawings, prepare multi-trade estimates, and coordinate with design leads to optimize constructability and cost. Travel up to 40% may be required.