Estimator: Takeoffs, Pricing & Budgets

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

Job summary

CDM Smith in the United States is seeking an estimator with strong experience in construction take-offs, pricing and budgeting to support project bids and proposals.

The role involves coordinating with vendors, developing pricing, and preparing materials, with travel up to 10% and consideration of basic project elements.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, 5 years related experience, and the ability to read drawings and specifications.

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 PC skills with 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 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 principles

Cost control

Reading drawings

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing

Job description

CDM Smith in the United States is seeking an estimator with strong experience in construction take-offs, pricing and budgeting to support project bids and proposals.

The role involves coordinating with vendors, developing pricing, and preparing materials, with travel up to 10% and consideration of basic project elements.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, 5 years related experience, and the ability to read drawings and specifications.