Federal Cost Estimator: Field Projects & Analysis

CDM Smith; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Lake Charles, LA seeks a senior Cost Estimator to prepare detailed government cost estimates and support bid analyses. You will reference FAR, UFC, and other standards while building cost models and collaborating with project teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and about 5 years of relevant experience, with potential travel. Join a firm delivering world-class engineering and construction services to federal clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 5 years of relevant experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required. Travel frequency depends on duties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed, discipline-specific cost estimates using standard tools.
• Analyze cost proposals, bids, and change orders for FAR/DFARS compliance.
• Interpret drawings and specifications to develop estimates at design and project stages.
• Reference UFCs, Service Instructions, and other standards to ensure compliant estimates.
• Develop and maintain cost models, pricing databases, and historical data.
• Collaborate with PMs, COS, Engineers, and Contracting Officers to align estimates with scope.

Skills

Cost estimation

MII MCACES II

RSMeans

Success Estimator

Federal regulations

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MII MCACES II

RSMeans

Success Estimator

Job description

CDM Smith in Lake Charles, LA seeks a senior Cost Estimator to prepare detailed government cost estimates and support bid analyses. You will reference FAR, UFC, and other standards while building cost models and collaborating with project teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and about 5 years of relevant experience, with potential travel. Join a firm delivering world-class engineering and construction services to federal clients.