Estimator: Precise Budgets, Takeoffs & Bids

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

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an estimator to join our team in the United States. You will produce quantity take-offs, price project elements, coordinate with vendors, and support budgeting and purchasing plans with minimal oversight. Travel up to 10% may be required.

You should read drawings and specifications, apply WBS, and contribute to bid deliverables. Strong communication, organizational skills, and proficiency with estimating software are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; 5 years related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required; travel up to 10%.
• Equivalent additional related experience considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Produces accurate quantity and material take-offs by reviewing plans and instructions for estimate preparation.
• Enters quantity take-offs and material unit pricings for the 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 and 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

Read drawings

Multi-tasking

Deadlines

Estimating software

Digitizing software

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing software

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an estimator to join our team in the United States. You will produce quantity take-offs, price project elements, coordinate with vendors, and support budgeting and purchasing plans with minimal oversight. Travel up to 10% may be required.

You should read drawings and specifications, apply WBS, and contribute to bid deliverables. Strong communication, organizational skills, and proficiency with estimating software are essential for success.