Mid-Level Estimator: Takeoffs, Budgets & Pricing

CDM Smith; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an estimator to produce accurate quantity take-offs, input material pricing, and apply the work breakdown structure to project estimates in the United States. You will coordinate pricing with vendors and subcontractors and support senior staff with key estimating deliverables.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and about 5 years of related experience, with travel of 10% or less.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with 5 years of related experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend drawings and specifications and identify missing elements.
• 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, specs, and instructions.
• Enters quantity take-offs and material unit pricing for the project.
• Applies work breakdown structure (WBS) to estimates.
• Coordinates material pricing with vendors and other sources.
• Contacts subcontractors and suppliers for outsource pricing.
• Contributes to preparation of key estimating deliverables.
• Supports conceptual estimating efforts and basic model development.
• Develops budgets and purchasing plans with minimal oversight.
• Coordinates flow of documents during estimate preparation.
• Provides administrative logging of estimates.
• Performs additional duties as required.

Skills

Estimating techniques

Cost control

Reading drawings & specs

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Computer skills

Verbal communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing software

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an estimator to produce accurate quantity take-offs, input material pricing, and apply the work breakdown structure to project estimates in the United States. You will coordinate pricing with vendors and subcontractors and support senior staff with key estimating deliverables.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and about 5 years of related experience, with travel of 10% or less.