Intermediate Estimator: Build Budgets, Pricing & Projects

CDM Smith; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an estimator to support project bids in the Houston area. You will review plans and specifications to produce accurate quantity take-offs and pricing, apply WBS, and coordinate material pricing with vendors and subcontractors.

You’ll help develop basic estimating models and budgeting plans with limited supervision. You will contribute to bid deliverables, assist with conceptual estimates, and maintain documentation flow during estimate preparation, ensuring timely,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; 5 years related experience preferred.
• Ability to read plans, specifications and identify missing elements during design development.
• Experience with estimating techniques, cost control and pricing from vendors.

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

Cost control

Reading drawings

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

PC proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an estimator to support project bids in the Houston area. You will review plans and specifications to produce accurate quantity take-offs and pricing, apply WBS, and coordinate material pricing with vendors and subcontractors.

You’ll help develop basic estimating models and budgeting plans with limited supervision. You will contribute to bid deliverables, assist with conceptual estimates, and maintain documentation flow during estimate preparation, ensuring timely,