Estimator: Takeoffs, Pricing & Budgeting Expert

CDM Smith; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an Estimator/Preliminary Estimator in the United States to support quantity take-offs, pricing, and budgeting for projects. You will review plans and specs, apply WBS, and coordinate with vendors and subcontractors to prepare accurate estimates.

The role requires travel up to 10% and a high school diploma with about 5 years of related experience; domestic/international travel may be required per project demands.

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 techniques

Reading drawings

Cost control

Material pricing

Vendor pricing

Communication

Organizational skills

Estimating software

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing software

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an Estimator/Preliminary Estimator in the United States to support quantity take-offs, pricing, and budgeting for projects. You will review plans and specs, apply WBS, and coordinate with vendors and subcontractors to prepare accurate estimates.

The role requires travel up to 10% and a high school diploma with about 5 years of related experience; domestic/international travel may be required per project demands.