Intermediate Estimator: Budgets, Bids & Takeoffs

CDM Smith; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an estimator to produce accurate quantity take-offs and pricing for projects. You will review plans, develop pricing, and coordinate with vendors and subcontractors to prepare robust estimates for bids and proposals.

This role requires a high school diploma, 5 years of related experience, and the ability to travel up to 10%. You will contribute to budgeting, document flow, and ongoing estimating deliverables across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

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

Cost control

Read drawings

Multi-tasking

Estimating software

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an estimator to produce accurate quantity take-offs and pricing for projects. You will review plans, develop pricing, and coordinate with vendors and subcontractors to prepare robust estimates for bids and proposals.

This role requires a high school diploma, 5 years of related experience, and the ability to travel up to 10%. You will contribute to budgeting, document flow, and ongoing estimating deliverables across multiple projects.