Estimator: Takeoffs, Pricing & Budgeting

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

Job summary

CDM Smith is actively seeking an estimator/quantity take-off specialist to contribute to project estimates in the United States. The role involves reviewing plans, developing pricing, and coordinating with vendors and subcontractors while supporting budgeting and procurement activities.

The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent with about 5 years of related experience, and travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 5 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.
• Performs additional duties as required.

Skills

Estimating

Reading drawings

Cost control

Project coordination

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

On-Screen takeoff

Job description

CDM Smith is actively seeking an estimator/quantity take-off specialist to contribute to project estimates in the United States. The role involves reviewing plans, developing pricing, and coordinating with vendors and subcontractors while supporting budgeting and procurement activities.

The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent with about 5 years of related experience, and travel up to 10% may be required.