Mid-Level Estimator: Takeoffs, Pricing & Budgets

CDM Smith; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Des Moines, IA seeks a skilled estimator to produce accurate quantity take-offs, pricing, and budgeting for construction projects. You will coordinate pricing with vendors, apply WBS, and prepare essential estimating deliverables for review by senior staff.

The role requires 5 years of related experience, ability to read drawings and specs, and strong communication. Some travel may be needed, and the company offers a challenging, inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years of related experience.
• Travel may be required; travel frequency depends on project duties.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate quantity and material take-offs from plans, specs, and instructions.
• Enter quantity take-offs and material pricing for estimates.
• Apply work breakdown structure (WBS) to estimates.
• Coordinate pricing with vendors and other sources for basic project elements.
• Contact subcontractors and suppliers for outsource pricing.
• Contribute to preparation of key estimating deliverables.
• Support conceptual estimating efforts and develop basic models for review by senior staff.
• Develop budgets and purchasing plans with minimal oversight.
• Coordinate flow of documents during estimate preparation.
• Provide administrative logging of estimates.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Skills

Estimating techniques

Cost control

Material pricing

Reading drawings

Design development

Multi-tasking

Deadlines

PC skills

Estimating software

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing

Job description

CDM Smith in Des Moines, IA seeks a skilled estimator to produce accurate quantity take-offs, pricing, and budgeting for construction projects. You will coordinate pricing with vendors, apply WBS, and prepare essential estimating deliverables for review by senior staff.

The role requires 5 years of related experience, ability to read drawings and specs, and strong communication. Some travel may be needed, and the company offers a challenging, inclusive workplace culture.