Intermediate Estimator: Build Budgets, Pricing & Proposals

CDM Smith; Gillette (WY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Wyoming seeks an estimator who can produce accurate quantity take-offs by reviewing plans, specify material unit pricing, apply WBS, and coordinate pricing with vendors. You will help develop budgets and purchasing plans with minimal oversight from senior staff.

This role requires reading drawings, cost control, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks against tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with related experience.
• 5 years of related experience or equivalent.
• Travel up to 10% 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.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing software

Job description

CDM Smith in Wyoming seeks an estimator who can produce accurate quantity take-offs by reviewing plans, specify material unit pricing, apply WBS, and coordinate pricing with vendors. You will help develop budgets and purchasing plans with minimal oversight from senior staff.

This role requires reading drawings, cost control, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks against tight deadlines.