Estimator: Takeoffs, Budgets & Vendor Pricing

CDM Smith; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced estimator in the United States to prepare quantity take-offs, pricing, and budgets for project bids. The role requires reading plans and specifications, coordinating with subcontractors and suppliers, and producing accurate estimating deliverables with limited supervision.

Travel up to 10% may be required; a high school diploma with related experience is acceptable. CDM Smith emphasizes diverse perspectives and career growth within a collaborative team

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; 5 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Experience reading drawings and specifications; identify missing elements during design development.

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 for project estimates.
• Coordinates estimate material pricing from vendors and other sources.
• Contacts subcontractors and suppliers for outsource pricing.
• Contributes to the preparation of key estimating deliverables.
• Supports conceptual estimating efforts within the department; develops 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

Communication skills

Estimating software

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced estimator in the United States to prepare quantity take-offs, pricing, and budgets for project bids. The role requires reading plans and specifications, coordinating with subcontractors and suppliers, and producing accurate estimating deliverables with limited supervision.

Travel up to 10% may be required; a high school diploma with related experience is acceptable. CDM Smith emphasizes diverse perspectives and career growth within a collaborative team