Estimator — Takeoffs, Budgets & Pricing

CDM Smith; Kapolei (HI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Kapolei, Hawaii, is seeking an estimator who can produce accurate quantity take-offs, enter unit prices, develop basic pricing models, and coordinate material costs with vendors for project bids.

Required: high school diploma or equivalent, 5 years of related experience, and travel of 10% or less. Strong reading of drawings, cost control, and proficient PC/software skills. CDM Smith offers growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years of related experience.
• Travel 10% or less may be required.

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.

Skills

Estimating techniques

Cost control

Reading drawings

Verbal communication

PC proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

5 years related experience

Tools

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing software

CAD drawings reading

Job description

CDM Smith in Kapolei, Hawaii, is seeking an estimator who can produce accurate quantity take-offs, enter unit prices, develop basic pricing models, and coordinate material costs with vendors for project bids.

Required: high school diploma or equivalent, 5 years of related experience, and travel of 10% or less. Strong reading of drawings, cost control, and proficient PC/software skills. CDM Smith offers growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.