Estimator (Intermediate): Build Budgets, Takeoffs & Pricing

CDM Smith; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an estimator for our construction cost analytics team in the United States. You will produce take-offs, price project elements, and develop budgets with minimal oversight.

This role requires reading drawings, coordinating with vendors, and supporting senior staff with models and deliverables. Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Join CDM Smith to work on meaningful projects with a diverse team and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Possesses working knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control, and material pricing.
• Ability to read and comprehend drawings and specifications and identify missing elements.
• Strong multitasking skills and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Solid PC skills with estimating and on-Screen digitizing software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.

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.

Skills

Estimating techniques

Cost control

Material pricing

Reading drawings/specifications

Multi-tasking

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing software

Written and verbal communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing software

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an estimator for our construction cost analytics team in the United States. You will produce take-offs, price project elements, and develop budgets with minimal oversight.

This role requires reading drawings, coordinating with vendors, and supporting senior staff with models and deliverables. Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Join CDM Smith to work on meaningful projects with a diverse team and opportunities for professional growth.