Estimator: Budgeting & Takeoff Specialist

CDM Smith; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced estimator to produce accurate quantity take-offs, prepare pricing, and coordinate with vendors and subcontractors for project estimates. The role involves developing budgets, supporting conceptual estimates, and creating essential estimating deliverables with limited supervision.

Travel up to 10% may be required. Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least five years of related experience, with strong reading of drawings,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years of related experience.

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.

Skills

Estimating techniques

Cost control

Material pricing

Reading drawings

Specifications comprehension

Multi-tasking

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing

Written communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced estimator to produce accurate quantity take-offs, prepare pricing, and coordinate with vendors and subcontractors for project estimates. The role involves developing budgets, supporting conceptual estimates, and creating essential estimating deliverables with limited supervision.

Travel up to 10% may be required. Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least five years of related experience, with strong reading of drawings,