Estimator: Takeoffs, Budgets & Pricing (Mid-Level)

CDM Smith; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Newark, NJ is seeking an experienced estimator to produce accurate quantity take-offs, enter pricing, and develop budgets for projects. You will coordinate with vendors, support conceptual estimating, and help prepare key deliverables.

The role requires a High School diploma with 5 years of related experience, travel up to 10%, and strong computer skills including estimating software. You will work in a collaborative, project-driven environment that values diverse perspectives and

Qualifications

• Proficient in estimating techniques, cost control and material pricing.
• Able to read drawings and specifications and spot missing elements.
• Strong multi-tasking and deadline-driven work style.
• Solid PC skills with estimating software experience.

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.

Skills

Estimating techniques

Cost control

Material pricing

Reading drawings

Multi-tasking

PC skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing

Job description

CDM Smith in Newark, NJ is seeking an experienced estimator to produce accurate quantity take-offs, enter pricing, and develop budgets for projects. You will coordinate with vendors, support conceptual estimating, and help prepare key deliverables.

The role requires a High School diploma with 5 years of related experience, travel up to 10%, and strong computer skills including estimating software. You will work in a collaborative, project-driven environment that values diverse perspectives and