Estimator (Intermediate): Shape Budgets & Takeoffs

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

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an Estimator in the United States to produce accurate quantity take-offs, enter pricing, and coordinate pricing with vendors for projects. Travel up to 10% may be required and applicants should be able to read drawings and specifications, support budget development, and deliver timely estimates.

The role emphasizes development of pricing, collaboration with senior staff, and ensuring cost-conscious proposals while managing documentation flow and communication across teams.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent. 5 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

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

Drawings & specs

Vendor pricing

Multi-tasking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an Estimator in the United States to produce accurate quantity take-offs, enter pricing, and coordinate pricing with vendors for projects. Travel up to 10% may be required and applicants should be able to read drawings and specifications, support budget development, and deliver timely estimates.

The role emphasizes development of pricing, collaboration with senior staff, and ensuring cost-conscious proposals while managing documentation flow and communication across teams.