Regional Electrical Estimating Lead

CDM Smith; Kailua (HI); On-site; USD 123,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced Estimator/Lead Estimator to manage and administer the estimating function in our Hawaii regional office. You will work with project managers on procurement, prepare market cost studies, and support cost-effective proposals for diverse projects.

Requirements include a high school diploma with 10 years of related experience, strong knowledge of estimating techniques, and proficiency in estimating software. Travel up to 40% may be needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of how corporate objectives impact estimating, estimating strategies and techniques, and construction contracts.
• Advanced knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control and material pricing.
• Reads and comprehends drawings and specifications and identify missing elements during design development.
• Ability to perform conceptual estimates in multiple trades and review estimates in many trades.
• Strong ability to estimate many types of projects/contracts.
• Excellent multi-tasking skills and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Strong personal computer and Estimating and On-Screen digitizing software skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven decision making and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manages and administers the estimating functions in assigned region, area or group to include operating budgets, staffing assignments, and work assignments.
• Implements established estimating policies in in assigned region, area or group to meet overall corporate objectives.
• Works with project managers to provide administrative and technical assistance in negotiating purchase orders, subcontracts, and change orders during procurement.
• Supervises the preparation of market cost studies, materials and methods, and recommends appropriate changes to database.
• Assists region leadership by reviewing project details and provides recommendations, and collaboratively determines strategies, techniques, and resources needed.
• Provides close coordination and oversight with design discipline leads for cost effectiveness and constructability for proposals.
• Ensures standardized use of approved estimating systems, maintenance and enhances of the cost database estimating system.
• Maintains all historical data for estimating man‑hours for various types of estimates (i.e. hard bid, design/build, construction management at risk, opinions of probable construction cost, etc.) and bid results by project.
• Reviews all final estimate and proposal packages to ensure accuracy and completeness for formal quotation and presentation.
• Contacts subcontractors and suppliers for outsource pricing.
• Performs additional duties as required.

Skills

Estimating techniques

Cost control

Reading drawings

Multitasking

Communication skills

Problem solving

MS Excel

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

On-screen digitizing software

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced Estimator/Lead Estimator to manage and administer the estimating function in our Hawaii regional office. You will work with project managers on procurement, prepare market cost studies, and support cost-effective proposals for diverse projects.

Requirements include a high school diploma with 10 years of related experience, strong knowledge of estimating techniques, and proficiency in estimating software. Travel up to 40% may be needed.