Estimator: Takeoffs, Budgets & Vendor Pricing

CDM Smith; Minot (ND); On-site; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an estimator to join our team. You will produce quantity take-offs, enter pricing, apply a WBS, coordinate pricing with vendors, and help prepare key estimating deliverables.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent with 5 years of related experience; travel up to 10% may be required. Domestic or international travel is possible. CDM Smith offers a challenging, inclusive environment and opportunities for growth. We value diverse perspectives and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent and 5 years 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 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

Reading drawings

Multi-tasking

MS Office

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

On-Screen Digitizing

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an estimator to join our team. You will produce quantity take-offs, enter pricing, apply a WBS, coordinate pricing with vendors, and help prepare key estimating deliverables.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent with 5 years of related experience; travel up to 10% may be required. Domestic or international travel is possible. CDM Smith offers a challenging, inclusive environment and opportunities for growth. We value diverse perspectives and teamwork.