Estimator: Takeoffs, Pricing & Budgeting

CDM Smith; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an estimator with experience in producing quantity take-offs, pricing, and budgeting for complex projects. You will coordinate with vendors, develop basic models, and support senior staff on conceptual estimates.

The role requires reading drawings, applying WBS, and managing deadlines while traveling up to 10%. Domestic and international travel may be required per project needs, with a strong focus on accuracy and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control and pricing.
• Ability to read and comprehend drawings and specs; identify missing elements.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Produces accurate quantity and material take-offs from plans, specs and instructions.
• Enters take-offs and material pricing for estimates.
• Applies work breakdown structure (WBS) to projects.
• Coordinates material pricing with vendors for basic elements.
• Contacts subs and suppliers for outsource pricing.
• Contributes to key estimating deliverables.
• Supports conceptual estimating with basic models for senior review.

Skills

Estimating

Cost control

Reading drawings

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing software

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an estimator with experience in producing quantity take-offs, pricing, and budgeting for complex projects. You will coordinate with vendors, develop basic models, and support senior staff on conceptual estimates.

The role requires reading drawings, applying WBS, and managing deadlines while traveling up to 10%. Domestic and international travel may be required per project needs, with a strong focus on accuracy and collaboration.