Estimator (Intermediate) — Build Budgets & Take-Offs

CDM Smith; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in the United States is seeking an experienced estimator to develop budgets and pricing for project elements, review plans and specifications, and coordinate with vendors. You will enter quantity take-offs, apply WBS, and support conceptual estimating with senior staff.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and about 5 years of related experience, with travel of up to 10% or less. Strong reading of drawings, cost control skills, and clear written and verbal

Qualifications

• Possesses working knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control and material pricing.
• Ability to read and comprehend drawings and specifications and identify missing elements during design development.
• Solid multi-tasking skills and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Strong personal computer skills with some use of Estimating and On-Screen digitizing software.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and interpersonal 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

Reading drawings

Multi-tasking

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organization

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

CDM Smith in the United States is seeking an experienced estimator to develop budgets and pricing for project elements, review plans and specifications, and coordinate with vendors. You will enter quantity take-offs, apply WBS, and support conceptual estimating with senior staff.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and about 5 years of related experience, with travel of up to 10% or less. Strong reading of drawings, cost control skills, and clear written and verbal