Mid-Level Estimator — Construction Budgets

CDM Smith; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Portland, Oregon is seeking an Estimator to support project cost estimates by reviewing plans, specs, and instructions for take-off. You will enter quantity take-offs, apply WBS, and coordinate pricing with vendors to develop basic project element costs.

The role involves communicating with subcontractors, preparing key estimating deliverables, and assisting senior staff with budget development and purchasing plans while handling document flow throughout the estimate process.

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 assigned areas for estimate preparation.
• Enters quantity take-offs and material unit pricings as applicable to 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 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

Reading drawings & specs

Multi-tasking & deadlines

PC skills with estimating software

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing

Vendor pricing

Job description

CDM Smith in Portland, Oregon is seeking an Estimator to support project cost estimates by reviewing plans, specs, and instructions for take-off. You will enter quantity take-offs, apply WBS, and coordinate pricing with vendors to develop basic project element costs.

The role involves communicating with subcontractors, preparing key estimating deliverables, and assisting senior staff with budget development and purchasing plans while handling document flow throughout the estimate process.