Estimator: Takeoffs, Pricing & Budgets

CDM Smith; Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith seeks an experienced estimator to produce accurate quantity take-offs and pricing for projects in the United States. You will review plans, apply WBS, coordinate material pricing from vendors, and develop budgets with minimal oversight.

Travel up to 10% may be required; the role requires reading drawings and specifications, strong computer skills, and the ability to meet deadlines while delivering high-quality estimates.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; 5 years related experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Produces accurate quantity and material take-offs by reviewing plans, specifications, and instructions 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

Cost control

Reading drawings & specs

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing software

Job description

CDM Smith seeks an experienced estimator to produce accurate quantity take-offs and pricing for projects in the United States. You will review plans, apply WBS, coordinate material pricing from vendors, and develop budgets with minimal oversight.

Travel up to 10% may be required; the role requires reading drawings and specifications, strong computer skills, and the ability to meet deadlines while delivering high-quality estimates.