Intermediate Estimator: Takeoffs, Pricing & Budgets

CDM Smith; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an estimator in the United States to produce accurate quantity take-offs, pricing, and budgets for diverse projects. You will review plans, coordinate with vendors, and support senior staff in conceptual estimating and procurement planning.

Travel up to 10% may be required. A High School diploma and 5 years of related experience are expected, with equivalent alternative experience considered in lieu of a degree.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; 5 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

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.
• Coordinates estimate material pricing from vendors and other sources and develops pricing for basic project elements.
• Contacts subcontractors and suppliers for outsource pricing.
• Develops budgets and purchasing plans with minimal oversight from senior estimation staff.
• Coordinates flow of documents during estimate preparation.

Skills

Estimating techniques

Cost control

Material pricing

Reading drawings

On-Screen digitizing

Excel

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing software

Excel

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an estimator in the United States to produce accurate quantity take-offs, pricing, and budgets for diverse projects. You will review plans, coordinate with vendors, and support senior staff in conceptual estimating and procurement planning.

Travel up to 10% may be required. A High School diploma and 5 years of related experience are expected, with equivalent alternative experience considered in lieu of a degree.