Estimator (Intermediate): Build Budgets & Takeoffs

CDM Smith; Kellogg (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Kellogg, Idaho is seeking an estimator to develop accurate quantity take-offs, coordinate pricing, and prepare budgets for diverse projects. You will review drawings and specifications, engage with vendors, and support the development of basic models for senior staff.

Strong communication and PC skills are essential. The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent and about five years of related experience, with travel up to 10% to support project teams.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; 5 years of related experience.
• Willing to travel up to 10% or less.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Experience with estimating and pricing workflows.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

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.
• Performs additional duties as required.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing

Job description

CDM Smith in Kellogg, Idaho is seeking an estimator to develop accurate quantity take-offs, coordinate pricing, and prepare budgets for diverse projects. You will review drawings and specifications, engage with vendors, and support the development of basic models for senior staff.

Strong communication and PC skills are essential. The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent and about five years of related experience, with travel up to 10% to support project teams.