Estimator: Takeoffs, Pricing & Budgets

CDM Smith; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an Estimator to produce accurate quantity take-offs, price materials, and coordinate with subcontractors for pricing on projects. The role includes developing budgets and workflows with minimal supervision and supporting conceptual estimating efforts.

The position requires reading drawings, interpreting specifications, and meeting tight deadlines, with travel up to 10% or less. A high school diploma and 5 years of related experience are expected.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

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

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

PC software

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an Estimator to produce accurate quantity take-offs, price materials, and coordinate with subcontractors for pricing on projects. The role includes developing budgets and workflows with minimal supervision and supporting conceptual estimating efforts.

The position requires reading drawings, interpreting specifications, and meeting tight deadlines, with travel up to 10% or less. A high school diploma and 5 years of related experience are expected.