Regional Electrical Estimating Lead

CDM Smith; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 123,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Maryland seeks an experienced Senior Estimator to lead estimating across regions, develop budgets, and supervise staff. You will collaborate with project managers, review proposals, and ensure cost accuracy using standard estimating systems.

Domestic and international travel may be required (20–40%). Maintain historical data, price materials, and coordinate with design leads for constructability. A high school diploma with 10 years of related experience is typical.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of estimating strategies and techniques, cost control, and reading drawings.
• Ability to perform conceptual estimates across multiple trades.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer estimating functions in the assigned region, budget, staffing and work assignments.
• Implement estimating policies to meet corporate objectives.
• Collaborate with project managers to procure and price subcontracts and change orders during procurement.
• Supervise preparation of market cost studies, methods, and database updates.

Skills

Estimating

Cost control

Reading drawings

Multi-trade estimating

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing

Job description

CDM Smith in Maryland seeks an experienced Senior Estimator to lead estimating across regions, develop budgets, and supervise staff. You will collaborate with project managers, review proposals, and ensure cost accuracy using standard estimating systems.

Domestic and international travel may be required (20–40%). Maintain historical data, price materials, and coordinate with design leads for constructability. A high school diploma with 10 years of related experience is typical.