Intermediate Estimator: Takeoffs, Pricing & Budgets

CDM Smith; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an estimator to produce accurate quantity take-offs, enter pricing, and coordinate vendor pricing for project estimates. The role involves supporting conceptual estimating, developing budget plans, and managing document flow with minimal supervision.

Travel up to 10% or less is expected. Ideal candidates will read drawings, apply WBS, and use estimating software and on-screen digitizing tools.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with 5 years of related experience.
• Travel up to 10% or less may be required.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Produces accurate quantity and material take-offs from plans, specs and instructions for estimate preparation.
• Enters quantity take-offs and material unit pricings for project estimates.
• Coordinates estimate material pricing from vendors and other sources and develops pricing for basic elements.
• Contacts subcontractors and suppliers for outsource pricing.
• Contributes to preparation of key estimating deliverables.
• Supports conceptual estimating efforts and develops basic models for review by senior personnel.
• Develops budgets and purchasing plans with minimal oversight from senior staff.
• Coordinates flow of documents during estimate preparation.
• Provides administrative logging of estimates.
• Performs additional duties as required.

Skills

Estimating

Cost control

Reading drawings

Multitasking

Computer skills

Estimating software

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an estimator to produce accurate quantity take-offs, enter pricing, and coordinate vendor pricing for project estimates. The role involves supporting conceptual estimating, developing budget plans, and managing document flow with minimal supervision.

Travel up to 10% or less is expected. Ideal candidates will read drawings, apply WBS, and use estimating software and on-screen digitizing tools.