Estimator: Precise Takeoffs & Budget Building

CDM Smith; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced Estimator/Cost Estimator to produce accurate quantity take-offs, pricing, and budgeting for projects. You will coordinate pricing with vendors and subcontractors, support conceptual estimates, and develop purchasing plans with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities include detailed plan reviews, coordinating documents, and ensuring timely delivery of estimating deliverables. Travel up to 10% may be required, with opportunities for growth within a global firm.

Qualifications

• Possesses knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control and material pricing.
• Ability to read and comprehend drawings and specifications.
• Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Produces accurate quantity and material take-offs from plans and specs.
• Enters take-offs and pricing for project estimates.
• Coordinates estimate material pricing from vendors.
• Contacts subcontractors for outsource pricing.
• Develops budgets and purchasing plans with minimal oversight.
• Supports conceptual estimating and basic model development.

Skills

Estimating techniques

Cost control

Reading drawings

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

PC skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

5 years related experience

Equivalent experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing software

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced Estimator/Cost Estimator to produce accurate quantity take-offs, pricing, and budgeting for projects. You will coordinate pricing with vendors and subcontractors, support conceptual estimates, and develop purchasing plans with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities include detailed plan reviews, coordinating documents, and ensuring timely delivery of estimating deliverables. Travel up to 10% may be required, with opportunities for growth within a global firm.