Estimator: Takeoffs, Pricing & Budgets (Travel 10% or Less)

CDM Smith; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced estimator in the United States to produce accurate quantity take-offs and pricing for projects. You will review plans, specifications, and instructions to prepare estimates and develop pricing for basic elements, coordinating with vendors and subcontractors as needed.

The role involves applying WBS, maintaining budgeting and purchasing plans, and supporting senior staff with conceptual estimating and deliverables. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with 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 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

Estimating software

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing software

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced estimator in the United States to produce accurate quantity take-offs and pricing for projects. You will review plans, specifications, and instructions to prepare estimates and develop pricing for basic elements, coordinating with vendors and subcontractors as needed.

The role involves applying WBS, maintaining budgeting and purchasing plans, and supporting senior staff with conceptual estimating and deliverables. Travel up to 10% may be required.