Estimator (Intermediate): Build Budgets & Takeoffs

CDM Smith; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in the United States is seeking an experienced estimator to manage quantity take-offs, pricing, and budgeting across projects. You will review plans, coordinate with vendors, and develop basic models for senior staff review.

Travel up to 10% may be required. The role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for growth within a team that values diverse perspectives and client-focused solutions.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

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

Cost control

Reading drawings

Multi-tasking

Estimating software

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

On-Screen Digitizing

Estimating software

Job description

CDM Smith in the United States is seeking an experienced estimator to manage quantity take-offs, pricing, and budgeting across projects. You will review plans, coordinate with vendors, and develop basic models for senior staff review.

Travel up to 10% may be required. The role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for growth within a team that values diverse perspectives and client-focused solutions.