Estimator: Precise Takeoffs & Budgets (Travel ≤10%)

CDM Smith; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an estimator to develop precise quantity take-offs, enter unit prices, and apply WBS for diverse projects. You will coordinate pricing with vendors and subcontractors, build budgets, and support senior estimators on bid preparations.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent with about 5 years of related experience, and travel up to 10% may be needed to support project needs. This is a full-time position based in the United States.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with 5 years related experience.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

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

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing software

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an estimator to develop precise quantity take-offs, enter unit prices, and apply WBS for diverse projects. You will coordinate pricing with vendors and subcontractors, build budgets, and support senior estimators on bid preparations.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent with about 5 years of related experience, and travel up to 10% may be needed to support project needs. This is a full-time position based in the United States.