Mid-Level Estimator: Build Budgets & Takeoffs

CDM Smith; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an Estimator in Reno, NV to support cost estimating for civil construction projects. You will prepare takeoffs, pricing, and budgets with senior staff guidance, and coordinate with vendors and subcontractors. Travel up to 10% may be required.

The role requires a High School diploma (or equivalent) and at least 5 years of related experience, along with strong reading of drawings and cost control skills. Join a firm that values collaboration and career growth.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and 5 years of related experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.
• Experience reading drawings and specifications; ability to identify missing elements during design development.

Responsibilities

• Produces accurate quantity and material take-offs by reviewing plans and specifications 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 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.
• Coordinates flow of documents during estimate preparation.
• Provides administrative logging of estimates.
• Performs additional duties as required.

Skills

Estimating techniques

Cost control

Reading drawings

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an Estimator in Reno, NV to support cost estimating for civil construction projects. You will prepare takeoffs, pricing, and budgets with senior staff guidance, and coordinate with vendors and subcontractors. Travel up to 10% may be required.

The role requires a High School diploma (or equivalent) and at least 5 years of related experience, along with strong reading of drawings and cost control skills. Join a firm that values collaboration and career growth.