Estimator: Takeoffs, Budgets & Vendor Pricing

CDM Smith; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced estimator to prepare accurate quantity take-offs from plans and specifications, enter pricing, and coordinate with vendors to develop project budgets.

You will support conceptual estimating and develop basic models for senior review, while ensuring timely delivery of estimates and related documents. Travel up to 10% may be required across domestic and international assignments.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 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.

Skills

Estimating techniques

Cost control

Material pricing

Reading drawings

Design development

Multi-tasking

PC skills

Estimating software

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced estimator to prepare accurate quantity take-offs from plans and specifications, enter pricing, and coordinate with vendors to develop project budgets.

You will support conceptual estimating and develop basic models for senior review, while ensuring timely delivery of estimates and related documents. Travel up to 10% may be required across domestic and international assignments.