Estimator - Interior Specialty Construction

CDM Service Group, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50 work-from-home days annually

Job summary

CDM Service Group, Inc. in Omaha, NE, is seeking an experienced estimator for our Centralized Estimating Department (CED).

You will prepare estimates for interior specialty construction across our portfolio, collaborating with operations and suppliers to win profitable commercial projects. The role requires reviewing drawings, specs, and contract documents, performing takeoffs with BuzzBid, and developing competitive pricing strategies.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 3 years of estimating experience in commercial specialty construction.
• Experience with interior specialty contractors or commercial subcontractors (drywall, metal framing, ceilings, plaster, EIFS, wall systems).
• Proficiency with Bluebeam and estimating software (BuzzBid, QuickBid, OST) and ability to read drawings/specs.
• Strong ability to organize bids, manage deadlines, and communicate clearly.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and complete estimates for commercial construction projects.
• Review plans, specs, addenda, schedules, and contract documents to determine scope and requirements.
• Perform quantity takeoffs using BuzzBid.
• Solicit, evaluate, and compare vendor and subcontractor quotations.
• Collaborate with operations, project management, and field leadership on labor strategies and constructability.
• Develop pricing strategies that align with market conditions and company objectives.
• Prepare proposals, bid packages, qualifications, clarifications, and other preconstruction docs.
• Review contract language and identify potential risks.
• Assist with change orders pricing, budgeting, and project cost analysis.
• Maintain relationships with general contractors, owners, vendors, and industry partners.
• Monitor market trends, material pricing, labor conditions, and competitive activity.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Reading drawings

Excel proficiency

Education

Associate/bachelor degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Bluebeam

BuzzBid

QuickBid

OST

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Penta

Plexxis

Viewpoint

Sage

Job description

Overview

Join CDM's Omaha-based Centralized Estimating Department (CED), a team of estimating professionals supporting our portfolio of specialty construction subcontracting businesses across the United States. We are seeking an experienced estimator with a background in interior specialty construction, including drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, EIFS, plaster, wall systems, and related trades. In this role, you'll collaborate with operations leaders, project teams, suppliers, and customers to develop accurate estimates helping secure profitable commercial construction projects across our portfolio of companies.

Location

Omaha, Nebraska (in-office)

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and complete estimates for commercial construction projects.


• Review plans, specifications, addenda, schedules, and contract documents to determine project scope and requirements.


• Perform quantity takeoffs using BuzzBid.


• Solicit, evaluate, and compare vendor and subcontractor quotations.


• Collaborate with operations, project management, and field leadership to validate project assumptions, labor strategies, and constructability considerations.


• Develop pricing strategies that align with market conditions and company objectives.


• Prepare proposals, bid packages, qualifications, clarifications, and other preconstruction documentation.


• Review contract language and identify potential risks.


• Assist with change order pricing, budgeting, and project cost analysis.


• Oversee follow-ups and conduct all customer and prospective business correspondence with professionalism.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with general contractors, owners, vendors, and industry partners.


• Monitor market trends, material pricing, labor conditions, and competitive activity.


• Support multiple operating companies and project types as part of the Centralized Estimating Department.


• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and estimating best practices.

Required Qualifications

• At least 3 years of estimating experience in commercial specialty construction.


• Experience with an interior specialty contractor or commercial subcontractor specializing in drywall, metal framing, ceilings, plaster, EIFS, wall systems, or related scopes.


• Proficiency with Bluebeam and estimating software such as BuzzBid, QuickBid, OST, or comparable platforms.


• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and project schedules.


• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously.


• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.


• Proven experience with, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting large-scale commercial, healthcare, education, industrial, hospitality, mission-critical, or advanced technology projects.


• Experience with ERP such as Penta or similarly situated platforms, i.e. Plexxis, Viewpoint, Sage.


• Experience utilizing unit-cost databases and production-based estimating methods.


• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a centralized team supporting multiple specialty construction businesses.


• Work on some of the most large-scale and complex commercial construction projects across the country.


• Collaborate directly with operations leaders and executive leadership.


• Gain exposure to multiple markets, customers, and teams across the organization.


• Leverage the resources of a growing national organization while working as part of a close-knit Omaha-based team.


• Competitive benefits package and 50 work-from-home days annually.


• Career advancement opportunities across our family of companies.


• A culture built on Respect, Integrity, Growth, Honesty, and Teamwork.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity, Affiantive Action, E-Verify, and Drug Free Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.