Estimator — Drive Budgets, Pricing & Projects

CDM Smith; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced estimator to produce accurate quantity take-offs, price materials, apply WBS, and coordinate pricing with vendors for bids. You will prepare estimating deliverables and assist in conceptual estimates.

The role involves travel up to 10% and requires a High School diploma with at least five years of related experience. You will develop budgets, manage purchasing plans, and maintain document flow under supervision to support project teams and ensure competitive

Qualifications

• Knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control and material pricing.
• Ability to read and comprehend drawings and specs.
• Strong time management and organization 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

Material pricing

Reading drawings

Multi-tasking

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, price materials, apply WBS, and coordinate pricing with vendors for bids. You will prepare estimating deliverables and assist in conceptual estimates.

The role involves travel up to 10% and requires a High School diploma with at least five years of related experience. You will develop budgets, manage purchasing plans, and maintain document flow under supervision to support project teams and ensure competitive