Estimator: Takeoffs, Budgets & Vendor Pricing

CDM Smith; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Tacoma, WA is seeking an Estimator who will produce accurate quantity take-offs, price materials, and support the development of project budgets. You will coordinate with vendors and internal teams to build reliable cost estimates.

The role requires strong reading of drawings, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines. Travel up to 10% may be needed, with opportunities for professional growth within CDM Smith.

Qualifications

• Possesses working knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control and material pricing.
• Ability to read and comprehend drawings and specifications and identify missing elements during design development.
• Solid 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 knowledge

Drawings & specs

Multitasking

PC skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma

Related experience

Tools

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing

Job description

CDM Smith in Tacoma, WA is seeking an Estimator who will produce accurate quantity take-offs, price materials, and support the development of project budgets. You will coordinate with vendors and internal teams to build reliable cost estimates.

The role requires strong reading of drawings, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines. Travel up to 10% may be needed, with opportunities for professional growth within CDM Smith.