Estimator I: Precise Takeoffs & Budgets

CDM Smith; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Montpelier, VT seeks an estimator to support project budgets and procurement. You will review drawings, perform quantity take-offs, price materials, and help build basic models for senior review.

Travel is 10% or less; a High School diploma with 5 years related experience is required. Equivalent experience will be considered. Join a team focused on growth and delivering value to clients.

Qualifications

• Possesses knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control and material pricing.
• Ability to read and comprehend drawings/specifications and identify missing elements.
• Good multi-tasking, meets deadlines, and communicates clearly.

Responsibilities

• Produces accurate quantity take-offs by reviewing plans and specs for estimates.
• Enter take-offs and material unit pricing for project estimates.
• Coordinate pricing with vendors and develop pricing for basic elements.
• Request outsource pricing from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Support budgeting, purchasing plans and documentation flow for estimates.

Skills

Estimating techniques

Cost control

Material pricing

Reading drawings

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing

Job description

CDM Smith in Montpelier, VT seeks an estimator to support project budgets and procurement. You will review drawings, perform quantity take-offs, price materials, and help build basic models for senior review.

Travel is 10% or less; a High School diploma with 5 years related experience is required. Equivalent experience will be considered. Join a team focused on growth and delivering value to clients.