Estimator: Takeoffs, Budgets & Vendor Pricing

CDM Smith; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced estimator in Racine, Wisconsin to produce accurate quantity take-offs, develop pricing, and coordinate with vendors and subs for project estimates.

The role supports budgeting, document flow, and the preparation of key estimating deliverables. Travel up to 10% may be required, with opportunities to contribute to conceptual estimates and basic models under supervision.

Qualifications

• Five 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 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

Estimating software

On-screen digitizing

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced estimator in Racine, Wisconsin to produce accurate quantity take-offs, develop pricing, and coordinate with vendors and subs for project estimates.

The role supports budgeting, document flow, and the preparation of key estimating deliverables. Travel up to 10% may be required, with opportunities to contribute to conceptual estimates and basic models under supervision.