Estimator: Takeoffs, Budgets & Bid Prep

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

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced Estimator to produce quantity take-offs from plans and specs, price materials, and coordinate with vendors for project pricing. The role requires working knowledge of estimating methods and strong communication to support budget development.

You will develop budgets, handle document flow for estimates, and assist senior staff with conceptual estimating tasks on diverse projects. Travel may be required, with attention to deadlines and accuracy.

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, specs, and instructions 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

Read drawings & specs

WBS application

Vendor pricing

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

5 years related experience

Tools

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced Estimator to produce quantity take-offs from plans and specs, price materials, and coordinate with vendors for project pricing. The role requires working knowledge of estimating methods and strong communication to support budget development.

You will develop budgets, handle document flow for estimates, and assist senior staff with conceptual estimating tasks on diverse projects. Travel may be required, with attention to deadlines and accuracy.