Estimator — Material Takeoffs & Budgets

CDM Smith; Iowa City (IA); In loco; USD 90.000 - 149.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

CDM Smith in Iowa City, IA is seeking an Estimator to support early-stage project costings. You will produce quantity take-offs, enter pricing, apply WBS, and coordinate material pricing with vendors to develop competitive project estimates.

Travel up to 10% may be required as projects demand. The role emphasizes collaboration with subcontractors, budgeting, and documentation throughout the estimate preparation process, with opportunities to contribute to senior-level estimating deliverables.

Competenze

• Possesses working knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control and material pricing.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications and identify missing elements.
• Multi-tasking skills and ability to meet strict deadlines.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Estimating techniques

Cost control

Reading drawings

Communication

Formazione

High School diploma or equivalent

5 years related experience

Strumenti

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing

Descrizione del lavoro

CDM Smith in Iowa City, IA is seeking an Estimator to support early-stage project costings. You will produce quantity take-offs, enter pricing, apply WBS, and coordinate material pricing with vendors to develop competitive project estimates.

Travel up to 10% may be required as projects demand. The role emphasizes collaboration with subcontractors, budgeting, and documentation throughout the estimate preparation process, with opportunities to contribute to senior-level estimating deliverables.