Mid-Level Estimator: Takeoffs, Pricing & Budgets

CDM Smith; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Naperville, IL is seeking an Estimator to generate accurate quantity take-offs, price materials, and coordinate with vendors for project pricing. You will help develop budgets and support senior estimators on complex bids.

The role requires a High School diploma and 5 years of related experience, with travel up to 10% as needed. Strong communication and Excel-like skills are essential to succeed in this position.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Produces accurate quantity and material take-offs by reviewing plans, specs, and instructions for estimate preparation.
• Enters quantity take-offs and material unit pricings for the project.
• Applies appropriate work breakdown structure (WBS).
• Coordinates estimate material pricing from vendors and other sources.
• 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

Material pricing

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing software

Job description

CDM Smith in Naperville, IL is seeking an Estimator to generate accurate quantity take-offs, price materials, and coordinate with vendors for project pricing. You will help develop budgets and support senior estimators on complex bids.

The role requires a High School diploma and 5 years of related experience, with travel up to 10% as needed. Strong communication and Excel-like skills are essential to succeed in this position.