Intermediate Estimator — Takeoffs, Budgets & Growth

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

Job summary

CDM Smith seeks an experienced estimator to join our team in Chicago, focusing on accurate quantity take-offs, pricing, and budgeting for diverse projects. You will coordinate with subcontractors and vendors, develop basic models, and support conceptual estimating with limited oversight.

Travel up to 10% may be required, and a high school diploma with relevant experience is accepted. CDM Smith emphasizes growth, collaboration, and delivering value to clients across sectors.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control and material pricing.
• Ability to read and comprehend drawings and specs and identify missing elements.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organization and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce quantity take-offs by reviewing plans, specs, and instructions for estimates.
• Enter take-offs and pricing for project elements.
• Develop pricing for basic project elements and coordinate with vendors for pricing.
• Prepare estimating deliverables and support conceptual estimating efforts.
• Develop budgets and purchasing plans with minimal supervision.
• Coordinate document flow during estimate preparation.

Skills

Estimating techniques

Cost control

Reading drawings

Multi-tasking

PC skills (Estimating software)

Communication & teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

CDM Smith seeks an experienced estimator to join our team in Chicago, focusing on accurate quantity take-offs, pricing, and budgeting for diverse projects. You will coordinate with subcontractors and vendors, develop basic models, and support conceptual estimating with limited oversight.

Travel up to 10% may be required, and a high school diploma with relevant experience is accepted. CDM Smith emphasizes growth, collaboration, and delivering value to clients across sectors.