Estimator, Intermediate: Takeoffs & Pricing

CDM Smith; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in the United States is seeking an experienced Estimator to produce accurate quantity take-offs, prepare pricing and support budgets for our projects. You will review plans and specs, coordinate with vendors, and develop basic models for internal review.

Travel up to 10% is required. A High School diploma or equivalent with 5 years of related experience is expected, along with strong communication, reading drawings, and PC skills with estimating software.

Qualifications

• Possesses knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control and material pricing.
• Reads drawings and specifications and identifies missing elements during design development.
• Multi-tasking skills and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Strong PC skills with 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, specs 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

Deadlines

PC skills

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing software

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing software

Job description

CDM Smith in the United States is seeking an experienced Estimator to produce accurate quantity take-offs, prepare pricing and support budgets for our projects. You will review plans and specs, coordinate with vendors, and develop basic models for internal review.

Travel up to 10% is required. A High School diploma or equivalent with 5 years of related experience is expected, along with strong communication, reading drawings, and PC skills with estimating software.