Estimator — Cost Takeoffs & Budgets (Intermediate)

CDM Smith; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in the United States is seeking an experienced estimator who can produce accurate quantity take-offs, enter pricing, and develop budgets for project elements. You will coordinate with vendors and subcontractors to gather pricing and help prepare key estimating deliverables.

Travel up to 10% may be required, and you should have a high school diploma or equivalent with several years of related experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; related experience considered in lieu of a degree.
• 5 years of related estimating experience; travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Produces accurate quantity and material take-offs by reviewing plans, specifications and instructions for estimate preparation.
• Enters quantity take-offs and material unit pricing for project estimates.
• Applies appropriate work breakdown structure (WBS).
• Coordinates material pricing from vendors and others and develops pricing for basic elements.
• Contacts subcontractors and suppliers for outsource pricing.
• Contributes to preparation of key estimating deliverables.
• Supports conceptual estimating efforts and develops basic models for senior review.
• Develops budgets and purchasing plans with minimal oversight.
• Coordinates flow of documents during estimate preparation.
• Provides administrative logging of estimates.
• Performs additional duties as required.

Skills

Estimating techniques

Reading drawings

Multi-tasking

Estimating software

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing software

Job description

CDM Smith in the United States is seeking an experienced estimator who can produce accurate quantity take-offs, enter pricing, and develop budgets for project elements. You will coordinate with vendors and subcontractors to gather pricing and help prepare key estimating deliverables.

Travel up to 10% may be required, and you should have a high school diploma or equivalent with several years of related experience.