Estimator: Takeoffs, Budgets & Travel (≤10%)

CDM Smith; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced estimator to produce accurate quantity take-offs from plans and specs in our Memphis-area office. You will enter take-offs, price elements, and apply WBS to develop budgets for projects.

You will coordinate with vendors for pricing, support budgeting, and help prepare estimating deliverables. Travel up to 10% may be required as duties vary by workload.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control and material pricing.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications and identify missing elements during design development.
• Strong multi-tasking skills and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Strong personal computer skills with some use of Estimating and On-Screen digitizing software.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

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.
• Performs additional duties as required.

Skills

Estimating techniques

Cost control

Material pricing

Reading drawings

Multi-tasking

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

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 accurate quantity take-offs from plans and specs in our Memphis-area office. You will enter take-offs, price elements, and apply WBS to develop budgets for projects.

You will coordinate with vendors for pricing, support budgeting, and help prepare estimating deliverables. Travel up to 10% may be required as duties vary by workload.