Estimator: Civil Construction Takeoffs & Budgets

CDM Smith; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Newark, Delaware is seeking an experienced estimator to prepare accurate quantity take-offs and material pricing for project estimates. The role involves coordinating with vendors, developing pricing for basic elements, and supporting senior staff with conceptual estimating and budgeting.

Travel is expected up to 10%. A High School diploma or equivalent is required, with 5 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control and material pricing.
• Ability to read and comprehend drawings and specs; identify missing elements.
• Strong PC skills and experience with estimating and digitizing software.

Responsibilities

• Produces accurate quantity and material take-offs from plans and specs.
• enters take-offs and material unit pricing for estimates.
• Coordinates estimate material pricing and vendor pricing for basic elements.
• Contacts subcontractors and suppliers for outsource pricing.
• Contributes to preparation of key estimating deliverables.
• Supports conceptual estimating and development of basic models.
• Develops budgets and purchasing plans with minimal oversight.
• Coordinates flow of documents during estimate preparation.
• Provides administrative logging of estimates.

Skills

Estimating techniques

Cost control

Material pricing

Reading drawings

Multitasking

Estimating software

Digitizing software

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Related experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing software

Job description

CDM Smith in Newark, Delaware is seeking an experienced estimator to prepare accurate quantity take-offs and material pricing for project estimates. The role involves coordinating with vendors, developing pricing for basic elements, and supporting senior staff with conceptual estimating and budgeting.

Travel is expected up to 10%. A High School diploma or equivalent is required, with 5 years of related experience.