Estimator: Material Takeoffs & Budget Pricing

CDM Smith; Barre (VT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Barre, Vermont seeks an estimator to produce accurate quantity take-offs, price materials, and support project budgets. You will read drawings, coordinate with vendors and subcontractors, and help develop basic estimating models for senior review.

Domestic or international travel may be required; a high school diploma with related experience is acceptable, and strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of estimating techniques and cost control.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications and identify missing elements.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate quantity take-offs from plans and specs.
• Enter pricing and develop basic project element pricing.
• Coordinate pricing with vendors and subcontractors.
• Assist with basic estimating models and budgets.
• Log estimates and support document flow.

Skills

Estimating techniques

Cost control

Material pricing

Reading drawings and specs

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing software

Job description

CDM Smith in Barre, Vermont seeks an estimator to produce accurate quantity take-offs, price materials, and support project budgets. You will read drawings, coordinate with vendors and subcontractors, and help develop basic estimating models for senior review.

Domestic or international travel may be required; a high school diploma with related experience is acceptable, and strong communication is essential.