Estimator — Takeoffs, Pricing & Budgets

CDM Smith

Anchorage (AK)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 149,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced estimator to prepare take-offs, price materials, and develop budgets for projects in the United States. This role requires attention to drawing details, strong cost control, and the ability to coordinate with vendors and subcontractors.

The position involves travel up to 10% and requires a high school diploma with roughly five years of related experience. The successful candidate will contribute to bid packages and support senior estimators in a dynamic,

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.

Responsibilities

  • Produces accurate quantity and material take-offs by reviewing plans, specifications, and instructions for assigned areas for estimate preparation.
  • Develops budgets and purchasing plans with minimal oversight from senior estimation staff.
  • Coordinates flow of documents during estimate preparation.
  • Provides administrative logging of estimates.

Skills

Estimating techniques
Cost control
Material pricing
Reading drawings
Multi-tasking
Deadlines
Computer skills
Estimating software
Digitizing software
Written communication
Verbal communication
Organizational skills
Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software
On-Screen digitizing software

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced estimator to prepare take-offs, price materials, and develop budgets for projects in the United States. This role requires attention to drawing details, strong cost control, and the ability to coordinate with vendors and subcontractors.

The position involves travel up to 10% and requires a high school diploma with roughly five years of related experience. The successful candidate will contribute to bid packages and support senior estimators in a dynamic,

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