Regional Electrical Estimating Lead

CDM Smith; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 123,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith seeks an experienced Estimator to lead and administer estimating functions across regions, ensuring policy compliance and accurate costing for bids. You will partner with project managers, coordinate subcontractor pricing, and maintain a robust cost database to support competitive proposals.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent with 10 years of related experience, including at least 3 years in supervision, and travel up to 40% across domestic and international sites.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; 10 years of related experience.
• Minimum 3 years in supervisory or management capacity.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required; travel up to 40%.

Responsibilities

• Manages and administers the estimating functions in assigned region to include budgets, staffing, and work assignments.
• Implements established estimating policies to meet corporate objectives.
• Works with project managers to provide administrative and technical assistance in procurement.
• Supervises preparation of market cost studies and maintains cost database.
• Reviews final estimate and proposal packages for accuracy and completeness.
• Contacts subcontractors and suppliers for outsource pricing.

Skills

Estimating

Cost control

Communication

Leadership

Multitasking

Estimating software

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating systems

On-Screen digitizing software

Job description

CDM Smith seeks an experienced Estimator to lead and administer estimating functions across regions, ensuring policy compliance and accurate costing for bids. You will partner with project managers, coordinate subcontractor pricing, and maintain a robust cost database to support competitive proposals.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent with 10 years of related experience, including at least 3 years in supervision, and travel up to 40% across domestic and international sites.