Entry-Level Estimator: Take-Offs, Pricing & Budgets

CDM Smith; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 68,224 - 112,570; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith Inc. seeks an estimator to produce accurate quantity and material take-offs from plans and specs, enter pricing, and develop project budgets. You will coordinate pricing with vendors, contact subcontractors, and support budgeting from early design through to final estimates.

Domestic and/or international travel may be required. A high school diploma with 3 years of related experience is expected. EEO employer; pay range shown reflects US-based compensation and market norms.

Qualifications

• Possesses working knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control and material pricing.
• Ability to read and comprehend drawings and specifications and identify missing elements during design development.
• Solid multi-tasking skills and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Strong personal computer skills with some use of Estimating and On-Screen digitizing software.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Produces accurate quantity and material take-offs by reviewing plans, specifications, and instructions 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

Reading drawings

Multi-tasking

Communication

PC skills

On-Screen digitizing software

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing software

Job description

CDM Smith Inc. seeks an estimator to produce accurate quantity and material take-offs from plans and specs, enter pricing, and develop project budgets. You will coordinate pricing with vendors, contact subcontractors, and support budgeting from early design through to final estimates.

Domestic and/or international travel may be required. A high school diploma with 3 years of related experience is expected. EEO employer; pay range shown reflects US-based compensation and market norms.