Estimator - Civil Construction & Budgets

CDM Smith; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced estimator to produce accurate quantity take-offs and pricing for projects in the United States. You will coordinate with vendors, develop pricing for basic elements, and support senior staff with budgeting and purchasing plans.

This role involves occasional travel up to 10% and requires strong communication and documentation skills. Qualified candidates will have a High School diploma or equivalent and at least 5 years of related experience, with the ability

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 assigned areas 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

PC skills

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced estimator to produce accurate quantity take-offs and pricing for projects in the United States. You will coordinate with vendors, develop pricing for basic elements, and support senior staff with budgeting and purchasing plans.

This role involves occasional travel up to 10% and requires strong communication and documentation skills. Qualified candidates will have a High School diploma or equivalent and at least 5 years of related experience, with the ability