Estimator: Takeoffs, Budgets & Pricing

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

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an Estimator to support project cost estimation in our Essex, VT office. You will review plans, prepare take-offs, develop pricing, and coordinate with vendors and subcontractors to deliver accurate estimates.

The role requires a high school diploma with 5 years of related experience, travel up to 10%, and the ability to read drawings and specifications. You will contribute to budgets, maintain documentation, and support senior staff on complex bids.

Qualifications

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

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an Estimator to support project cost estimation in our Essex, VT office. You will review plans, prepare take-offs, develop pricing, and coordinate with vendors and subcontractors to deliver accurate estimates.

The role requires a high school diploma with 5 years of related experience, travel up to 10%, and the ability to read drawings and specifications. You will contribute to budgets, maintain documentation, and support senior staff on complex bids.