Estimator: Takeoffs, Budgets & Pricing

CDM Smith; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Charleston, WV seeks an Estimator to produce accurate quantity take-offs, enter pricing, develop budgets, and coordinate pricing with vendors. You will support conceptual estimates and assist senior staff with model development and document flow.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent and at least 5 years of related experience, with travel up to 10%. Proficiency in reading drawings and using estimating software is expected.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with quantity take-offs from plans and specs.
• Ability to build pricing for basic project elements and coordinate with vendors.
• WBS application and documentation in estimates.
• Travel up to 10% or less may be required.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate quantity and material take-offs from plans, specs, and instructions for estimate preparation.
• Enter take-offs and material pricing for project estimates.
• Coordinate estimate material pricing and develop pricing for basic project elements.
• Contact subcontractors and suppliers for outsource pricing.
• Develop budgets and purchasing plans with minimal oversight from senior staff.

Skills

Estimating techniques

Cost control

Material pricing

Reading drawings

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Related experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing software

Job description

CDM Smith in Charleston, WV seeks an Estimator to produce accurate quantity take-offs, enter pricing, develop budgets, and coordinate pricing with vendors. You will support conceptual estimates and assist senior staff with model development and document flow.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent and at least 5 years of related experience, with travel up to 10%. Proficiency in reading drawings and using estimating software is expected.