Estimator - Takeoffs, Pricing & Budgets

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

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a skilled estimator to produce accurate quantity and material take-offs by reviewing plans, specs, and instructions for estimate preparation. You will enter take-offs, price materials, and apply WBS while coordinating with vendors and subcontractors for pricing.

The role supports budgeting, purchasing planning, and the development of basic cost models for senior review, with opportunities to contribute to key estimating deliverables and maintain document flow through the

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 software.

Responsibilities

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

Material pricing

Reading drawings

Multitasking

Estimating software

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a skilled estimator to produce accurate quantity and material take-offs by reviewing plans, specs, and instructions for estimate preparation. You will enter take-offs, price materials, and apply WBS while coordinating with vendors and subcontractors for pricing.

The role supports budgeting, purchasing planning, and the development of basic cost models for senior review, with opportunities to contribute to key estimating deliverables and maintain document flow through the