Estimator: Drive Budgets & Pricing for Major Projects

CDM Smith; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an estimator in the United States to produce accurate quantity and material take-offs, enter pricing, apply WBS, and coordinate pricing with vendors for outsourcing. The role supports budgeting and basic estimating work under supervision.

Travel up to 10% may be required. A high school diploma and 5 years of related experience are expected. CDM Smith emphasizes career growth, inclusivity and delivering world‑class solutions.

Qualifications

• Possesses working knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control and material pricing.
• Ability to read and comprehend drawings and specifications and identify missing elements.
• 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.

Skills

Estimating techniques

Cost control

Material pricing

Reading drawings/specs

Multi-tasking

Estimating software

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an estimator in the United States to produce accurate quantity and material take-offs, enter pricing, apply WBS, and coordinate pricing with vendors for outsourcing. The role supports budgeting and basic estimating work under supervision.

Travel up to 10% may be required. A high school diploma and 5 years of related experience are expected. CDM Smith emphasizes career growth, inclusivity and delivering world‑class solutions.