Estimator - Mid-Level Takeoff & Budget Specialist

CDM Smith; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Bellevue, WA is seeking an estimator to produce quantity take-offs and material pricing from plans and specifications. You will enter pricing, apply WBS, coordinate with vendors, and support the preparation of estimating deliverables.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent and 5 years of related experience. Travel up to 10% or less may be required, and the company emphasizes equal opportunity and thorough background checks.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• 5 years of related experience are required.
• Travel up to 10% or less may be required depending on workload.

Responsibilities

• Produces accurate quantity and material take-offs by reviewing plans, specifications, and instructions for assigned areas 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 skills

Cost control

Reading drawings

Multi-tasking

PC skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing software

Job description

CDM Smith in Bellevue, WA is seeking an estimator to produce quantity take-offs and material pricing from plans and specifications. You will enter pricing, apply WBS, coordinate with vendors, and support the preparation of estimating deliverables.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent and 5 years of related experience. Travel up to 10% or less may be required, and the company emphasizes equal opportunity and thorough background checks.