Estimator: Precise Takeoffs & Budgeting Expert

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

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced estimator in Burlington, VT, to produce quantity take-offs, pricing and budgets for projects. The role requires reading plans and specifications, interfacing with vendors, and coordinating with the estimating team to deliver accurate cost projections.

The position involves up to 10% travel, strong communication, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to support bid and project execution.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; 5 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

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 techniques

Cost control

Material pricing

Read drawings

Read specifications

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 experienced estimator in Burlington, VT, to produce quantity take-offs, pricing and budgets for projects. The role requires reading plans and specifications, interfacing with vendors, and coordinating with the estimating team to deliver accurate cost projections.

The position involves up to 10% travel, strong communication, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to support bid and project execution.