Intermediate Estimator: Takeoffs, Pricing & Budgets

CDM Smith; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an estimator to perform quantity take-offs, price development, and basic project budgeting. You will review plans, enter take-offs, coordinate with vendors, and apply WBS for accurate estimates.

Travel up to 10% may be required; travel frequency depends on project needs. Strong reading of drawings and cost-control skills are essential for success in this role at CDM Smith.

Qualifications

• Experience with quantity take-offs and pricing for estimates.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications and identify missing elements.
• Strong multi-tasking and ability to meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with estimating software and On-Screen digitizing tools.

Responsibilities

• Produces accurate quantity and material take-offs by reviewing plans, specs, and instructions for estimate prep.
• Enters quantity take-offs and material unit pricing for the 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 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

Material pricing

Reading drawings

MS Office

On-Screen Digitizing

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

On-Screen takeoff

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an estimator to perform quantity take-offs, price development, and basic project budgeting. You will review plans, enter take-offs, coordinate with vendors, and apply WBS for accurate estimates.

Travel up to 10% may be required; travel frequency depends on project needs. Strong reading of drawings and cost-control skills are essential for success in this role at CDM Smith.