Estimator (Intermediate) — Takeoffs, Pricing & Budgets

CDM Smith; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Oklahoma City is seeking an estimator to produce accurate quantity take-offs, enter pricing, and develop budgets for projects. You will coordinate with vendors, support conceptual estimating, and manage documents throughout the estimate process with limited oversight.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent and at least 5 years of related experience, with travel up to 10% depending on project demands. Join a team focused on delivering world-class solutions.

Qualifications

• Estimating techniques, cost control and material pricing knowledge.
• Ability to read and comprehend drawings and specifications.
• Strong multi-tasking and deadline-driven work style.
• Good PC skills with estimating and on-screen digitizing software.

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.

Job description

CDM Smith in Oklahoma City is seeking an estimator to produce accurate quantity take-offs, enter pricing, and develop budgets for projects. You will coordinate with vendors, support conceptual estimating, and manage documents throughout the estimate process with limited oversight.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent and at least 5 years of related experience, with travel up to 10% depending on project demands. Join a team focused on delivering world-class solutions.